Talent Acquisition Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible to lead in executing the right recruitment initiatives in order to attract top talents to Taylor's University and Taylor's College and shall focus on the following areas:

• Successful placement of open jobs within the targeted timeline through most efficient sourcing channels in most cost efficient manner
• Stakeholder management - effective engagement will all hiring managers to ensure successful recruitment execution.
• Ensure accurate and up to date recruitment dashboard and analytics for effective reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives meeting with managers to discuss needs.
• Determine applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
• Source and attract applicants by placing job advertisements and conducting passive searches / headhunting via Recruitment Module, LinkedIn, and other job boards / websites.
• Work with hiring managers to shortlist applicants in the system.
• Arrange interviews by coordinating schedules and attending to candidates.
• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications.
• Conducts reference and for potential employees. Additional external review requests for Associate Professor and Professorial candidates.
• Manage the offer process by preparing salary tabulation, extension of offer to candidate and managing negotiations when needed.
• Manage the onboarding of new hires via 's Onboarding Module including document submission, pre-employment checks are completed and first day orientation.
• Effective management and timely processing of Employee Referral Program (ERP)
• Ensure that all jobs are posted on Taylor's university website and work with the Marketing team on any enhancements to the Careers Site.
• Updating and maintaining a monthly recruitment tracker
• Maintain a resume database / talent pipeline of potential candidates for high turnover or key positions via the Recruitment Module.
• Ensure all other recruitment related appointment letters and contract renewals are issued in a timely manner.
• Review and update all policies that are within the Recruitment and Onboarding purview.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities reading professional publications maintaining personal networks

• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

MINIMUM ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Preferably a Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Commerce, Psychology or equivalent.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Preferably 5 years of working experience in a recruitment function or an executive search recruitment role

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Able to handle end-to-end recruitment for junior to mid management roles.
• Able to do research and talent mapping is a strong plus point.
• Pleasant personality and good communication skills
• Possess a high level of integrity and able to handle confidential matters
• Comfortable in managing relationships and able to negotiate
• Good planning / organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Have an eye for detail and comply with guidelines and policies.

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with ability to interact with stakeholders, colleagues, business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Pro-active and results oriented with a drive to succeed and achieve goals
• Resourceful and proactive. Takes initiative to solve issues in creative and innovative manner confined within Taylor's Core Values and work ethics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Ability to motivate, work cooperatively and lead staff to accomplish key priorities and goals

Time Management Skills, Resourceful, Interpersonal Skills, Proactive, Planning Skills, Integrity, Recruitment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills