Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Jhb)

We Want You : You Bring : HR degree or equivalent qualification. 6+ years of recruitment experience preferably in the IT industry. Knowledge and understanding of technical roles within the infrastructure and software industry. Proven track record of strategic sourcing solutions and implementation thereof. Previous experience seeking talent recruitment and assisting with onboarding processes. Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally. Ability to speak knowledgeably about the company and answer any questions a potential hire may have. Firm understanding and implementation of recruiting metrics to drive decision-making is strongly preferred. Previous experience developing and executing recruiting marketing and branding strategies. Previous exposure to managing stakeholder relationships, with key business objectives in mind. What You’ll Do : Actively source current and potential future talent in the market against BETs talent needs. Aid Public Relations in establishing BET as a recognisable ‘Employer of Choice’. Serve as brand ambassador at various events (career fairs or professional conferences and recruiting events). Draft internal and external advertisements for vacancies in conjunction with Talent and Marketing Manager. Ensure competency-based interview questions are used as part of the targeted selection process. Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data. Ensure that interview notes, guides and reference checks are uploaded onto the HRIS. Ensure thorough pre-employment checks for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately. Ensure a smooth onboarding and integration process for new hires. Coordinate and facilitate psychometric assessments as and when required. Provide all necessary and required reports in addition to attending the weekly recruitment reporting meetings. Be actively involved in discussions regarding the Recruitment brand in the market and participate in recruitment marketing strategy discussions. Create and maintain a talent pool pipeline for technical roles and specific core roles within BET. Assist in creating/updating recruitment policies, talent benchmarking, talent assessments and interviewing techniques. Work closely with management on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices. Actively work toward building a diverse and qualified team to support the organisation. Work closely with the marketing department to develop creative ways for addressing talent acquisition challenges. Proactively seek market intelligence to gain a competitive advantage in attraction, assessment and sourcing methodologies. Research talent acquisition trends in the staffing industry. Identify and lead the resolution of recruitment challenges. Suggest new ideas for improving talent acquisition activities. Lead approved initiatives to ensure the Talent team places top talent through effective and efficient methods. Any ad hoc tasks that may arise. Recruitment and KPI targets to be met (kindly refer to Addendum 1.0 Recruitment Process SLA Document). Living the Spirt : Cultivate strong partnerships with line managers, understanding their hiring needs and preferences. Regularly communicate updates, provide guidance on best practices, and solicit feedback to enhance collaboration and mutual understanding. Take ownership of recruitment initiatives and challenges, demonstrating accountability and initiative in finding solutions. Approach recruitment with a sense of enthusiasm, embracing new opportunities and experiences. Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments, recognising the collective effort required to achieve recruitment goals. Regularly evaluate recruitment metrics and outcomes to identify areas for improvement. Gather feedback from stakeholders and implement actionable insights to enhance effectiveness. The Company We Keep: At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.