People & HR
Senior Recruiter Job ID: 95339Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day?
If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your ImpactBased in our Johannesburg office, you will be part of the Client Capability Network recruiting team focusing on the delivery of and strategy setting for the team as part of the wider Talent Attraction team across the EEMA region.
You will be responsible for the recruitment delivery for our Client Capability Network (CCN) Hub in Africa, as part of a wider Talent Attraction team in the EEMA region. You will be implementing strategies to achieve hiring needs, including the oversight of awareness building and attraction activities.
In this role, you will lead and coordinate regional processes end-to-end including application analysis, assessment and cultivation. You will drive improvement initiatives for CCN Hub recruiting efforts, with a keen focus on diversity and bringing exceptional talent to the community. This includes coordinating and managing cultivation and integration of experienced professional hires into the Firm.
You'll partner closely with stakeholders across the region to scope out hiring requirements and advise and align on best fit recruiting strategy (e.g. sourcing strategies, referrals, etc.), using your industry experience and market knowledge to define approach.
You'll use your keen eye for data management, navigating our systems, and ensuring regular and reliable reporting to leadership and recruiters within your team.
You'll build networks with recruiting peers across the region, and beyond. You will connect for knowledge building and best practice sharing, strengthening your global network and contributing to cross-team projects. You'll partner effectively with our recruiting support teams to ensure a streamlined interview experience.
Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.
Your qualifications and skills- 5+ years of recruiting experience in executive search, start-up, corporate recruiting, or professional services firm, ideally within a high-paced environment
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities, with demonstrated experience in collaborating with large cross-functional teams and key stakeholders across diverse locations
- Proven initiative and judgement, with a track record as a self-starter capable of working effectively under pressure and navigating ambiguity
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaborative team-building skills; adept at fostering strong relationships with candidates, consultants at all levels, and recruiting colleagues. Exhibits a positive attitude and openness to feedback
- Proactive problem-solving capabilities, with a talent for identifying issues and generating solutions; a drive and enthusiasm for continuously improving recruiting processes
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage and balance multiple projects and work streams independently, while maintaining close attention to detail
- Highly mindful of external reputation; handles confidential information with the utmost discretion, respect, and care
- Adaptable to last-minute changes; able to remain composed under pressure; comfortable working with minimal direction. Willingness to travel, work outside standard office hours, including occasional weekends and evenings
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint
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