Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABOUT US:

Kurtosys is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. Since 2002, our team of industry experts has been using digital media to transform the way that financial information is presented, shared and consumed. With offices in the UK, USA and South Africa, our presence spans three continents, with over 170 employees across its global operation. Our clients include some of the world’s largest asset managers.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR and Talent Team.


• Our current Talent Acquisition responsibilities include, but are not limited to sourcing suitable Software Engineering and Technology based candidates through various channels, facilitate the interview and selection procedures, internal stake holder management and hosting or participating in People Ops PR events.


• To be successful in this role, you should be able to function both tactically and strategically in line with operation head count and skill set requirement. Ultimately, you will create strong tech talent pipelines for our company’s current and future hiring needs. 

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO:

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs


• Determine selection criteria


• Source potential candidates through online channels (i.e. social platforms, professional networks and partnership communities within the technology sector)


• Facilitate interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, codility assessments as well as in-person / online video interviews


• Assess candidate information, including resumes, portfolios of work as well as their audit trail of past success using your experience and knowledge of the role being recruited


• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements benchmarked against our company culture


• Lead employer branding initiatives in collaboration with the people operations, technology and marketing teams


• Work to forecasted quarterly and annual hiring needs by department


• Foster relationships by managing the expectations of past applicants and potential candidates

THE NON-NEGOTIABLES:

• Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role within the technology sector, specifically having recruited for SaaS companies


• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks (e.g. Stack Overflow, GitHub, LinkedIn, OfferZen)


• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods


• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)


• World Class verbal and written communication skills


• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations

BENEFITS:

• Relaxed Dress Code


• Open Culture


• Flexible Work Hours


• Group Risk Cover


• Employee Wellbeing Program


• 20 Days Paid Leave


• Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events


• Access To Learning Platforms


• Working With Experts Across The Globe

FINAL THOUGHTS:

• We are an international SaaS based fintech company


• We work with up to date technology, promote from within wherever possible, and encourage our team members to use initiative, think out the box and share their ideas


• We aim to transform how our customers - which includes the world's most prestigious financial services firms - drive engagement with their audiences


• Our aim is to give our customers the ability to target, knowledge share and nurture their community of prospects and clients to develop long standing relationships

Get in touch to learn more.