Talent Acquisition Manager

Forming part of ARQ Group’s Advisory team, our People and Performance unit specialises in providing strategic HR advisory services, recruitment solutions and generic as well as bespoke training and development programmes.

As trusted partners to our clients, we are committed to help them thrive by optimising their human resources, attracting top talent, and nurturing a high-performing workforce.

As part of this unit’s growth, a vacancy has arisen within our recruitment pillar for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a flair for people and in possession of strong sourcing skills to spot the right talent and ensure a positive candidate and client experience. The selected candidate will be expected to:

Responsibilities:

• Be involved in the full recruitment cycle sourcing talent for both internal and external clients, including the selection process for candidate placements.
• Nurture relationships with candidates providing career advice and ongoing support.
• Initiate and develop strong relationships with clients to understand and assist with their resourcing requirements.
• Develop internal efficient processes and deliver to exceptionally high standards.
• Determine staffing needs, forecasting, and developing talent acquisition strategies for clients.
• Report on unit and individual targets and KPIs on a quarterly basis.
• Keep abreast and retain a strong knowledge of the talent market to guide and advise clients, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Work well within a team, provide coaching and ongoing training as necessary to ensure continuity and succession planning.
• Carry out general administrative duties that are required for the successful fulfillment of the role and functioning of the unit.
• Assist and provide support on other assignments entrusted to the team within the People and Performance unit, including ad hoc HR duties that are relevant to the role.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• At least three years’ experience within the recruitment and talent acquisition space.
• Possess excellent communication skills to interact and negotiate with clients and candidates at all levels as well as having an overarching understanding of strategic organisational needs.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Ability to work with a team and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver within tight time frames.
• University Degree in Psychology or Human Resources or another relevant field, will be considered an asset.
• Conversant with standard software packages, proficient in Microsoft365 and be ready to learn company-specific software if required.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for career development.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Private health insurance scheme.
• Exciting and friendly work environment.
• Continuous training opportunities.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities to attend local conferences which are relevant to the role.
• Achievement bonus for employees who further their education in relation to their role.
• An active social committee, organising various fun and team-building events on a regular basis.

Should the above vacancy be of interest to you, we would like to hear from you. An application letter together with a detailed CV should be sent to [email protected].

The short-listed candidates will be asked to attend an interview.