Talent Sourcing Manager at Sheer Logic

Job Purpose

To discover talent, build a strong employment brand and ensure great relationships with both candidates and potential employers (clients).

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

• Perform talent acquisition for assigned client base and referrals to ensure efficient turn-around activity.Prescreen candidate applications and resumes for required skills, experience and knowledge to fit position requirements;
• Grow and conserve network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates. Leverage on-line recruiting resources, employee referrals, network referrals etc. to identify and recruit “best in class” talent;
• Build talent pipelines through referral generation, sourcing campaigns, job fairs, talent branding efforts, college/university relations programs, and other creative channels;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing tools such as Linked in Recruiter, Boolean sourcing, and alternative search techniques, and identify new tools to optimize talent sourcing activities;
• Consistently maintain and track Recruiters and Hiring teams talent souring activities;
• Develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans;
• Design and deliver progressive and innovative selection approaches;
• Lead, direct and deliver high levels of talent acquisition and recruitment performance services;
• Work closely with the HR function to support, develop and implement innovative diversity and inclusivity across all candidate pools and recruitment activity;
• Work closely with clients on all matter relating to strategic workforce and planning and recruitment;
• Facilitate process of candidate selection; interviewing; job offer; background check; and candidate on-boarding details;
• Identify and source appropriate talent for current open roles within the organization;
• Identify future talent needs and proactively recruit and source; develop talent pool or social engagements;
• Remain current on trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to compete in market and within industry;

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility:

• Monitor and make recommendations on revenue and expenditure estimates.

Working Conditions:

• Works predominantly within a comfortable office environment.
• Is required to travel to the field from time to time

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills).

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/ Behavioural Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Business Administration or any other business-related field from a recognized University;
• Professional qualifications in Human Resource Management/Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences etc.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Member of a relevant professional body – IHRM, KIM, ICPAK etc.

Work experience required.

• A minimum of eight years’ experience in talent sourcing with at least two (2) years general Human Resource Management experience;

Functional Skills:

• A thorough understanding of the technical industry and recruiting landscape, challenges and opportunities
• Analytical, planning, organizing and interpersonal skills;
• Proven experience as talent acquisition manager with full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and employment branding knowledge;
• Understanding of all selection methods and techniques;
• Experience in implementing, developing and exploiting E-recruit digital solutions;
• Experience of large scale workforce planning techniques across diverse staffing group;
• Proficient ICT skills – MS Office Suite;

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, and compensation practices;
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases;
• Builds sustainable and continuous relationships with clients;
• Shows initiative and drive when dealing with client requests;
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards;
• Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organization and make formal presentations;
• Deadline-oriented with an ability to stick to time constraints;
• Timely submission of daily, weekly and monthly reports to the HR Services Manager;