Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit.

Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal
. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing the recruitment function to ensure that high-caliber candidates are sourced, and vacancies are filled timeously. Developing new or creative recruitment solutions ensuring at all times that Hollywood hires the best possible talent. Build and maintain strong working relationships with Line Management and Suppliers.

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

• Recruitment experience (3 - 5 years).
• A Valid Manual Driver’s License or Own Vehicle.

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Previous experience in a Corporate Environment.

• Follow the recruitment process as outlined, unless otherwise advised.
• Obtain recruitment pre-authorization form signed off by management to proceed with the recruitment process.
• Draft internal and external advertisements for vacancies. Place adverts after sign off from the Recruitment Manager or HRM. Submit all advertisements to the Recruitment Manager for final approval.
• Conduct pre-screening interviews against job spec and eliminate unsuitable candidates early on in the recruitment process. Collate and present CVs to the line manager for consideration.
• Coordinate/facilitate interviews. Coordinating Diary times and scheduling interviews with relevant Line Managers and/or HRM.
• Ensure competency-based interview questions are posed as part of the targeted selection process.
• Ensure that reference checks are completed for the final shortlisted candidate, as well as other formal checks (credit/fraud/criminal/qualification/driver’s licence etc. where appropriate), and obtain a most recent pay slip.
• Discuss a potential offer put forward by the line manager for the Recruitment Manager and HRM to consider.
• Draft offer letter for candidate after the package has been approved.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data. Ensure that interview notes, guides, and reference checks are uploaded onto the HRIS.
• Ensure that all candidates who do not meet the requirements are advised by way of rejection letters or emails. Ensure each candidate has received feedback regarding the outcome of the interview/ensure agencies receive feedback.
• Utilize the internet for recruitment by posting positions to appropriate internet sources. Research new ways of advertising positions. Use Social and Professional Networking sites to identify and source candidates. Network with industry contacts, and association memberships to source the best quality candidate. Aid Public Relations in establishing Hollywood as a recognizable “Employer of Choice”.
• Maintaining a pool of readily available candidates. (Ensure continuous follow up’s are made)
• Formally start building a database of candidates that can be referred to.
• Coordinate psychometric assessments. Scheduling psychometric testing as and when required by the Recruitment Manager and HRM. Send briefs to candidates and invites in terms of sessions. Administer assessment sessions. Obtain informed consent and keep it on file to submit with the final employee file to HR. Send online PPA assessment links to candidates when required.
• Providing daily reports and monthly reports, attending weekly recruitment reporting meetings on the status and turnaround…