Talent Acquisition Specialist

Woolpert Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm. Through our integrated design approach, we provide comprehensive, full-service consulting to turn our client problems and needs into opportunities and successes, blending engineering excellence with progressive technology. Woolpert continues to be certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place to Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Because of our growth, we are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Essential Functions:

• Manages full cycle recruiting responsibilities to identify, engage, and secure the best and brightest talent in Architecture, Engineering, and Geospatial.
• Delivers a high-quality experience for our hiring managers and candidates by facilitating best-in-class sourcing, interview and selection, and onboarding processes.
• Executes customized recruitment strategies that will support our growth and DE&I initiatives. Natural collaborator with cross-functional teams by being a subject matter expert on methodologies for sourcing highly specialized roles.
• Must maintain an exceptional record of recruiting accomplishments, are proactive, and thrive in complex matrixed environments

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Kick-Off sessions with Hiring Managers efficiently by asking the appropriate questions and gathering detailed information, analyze resumes accurately, and comprehending complex search requirements.
• Create and provide a detailed job posting/description to prospective candidates, including a detailed description of the benefits package, as appropriate.
• Deliver high-quality service to hiring leaders by using various recruitment strategies to fill open requisitions.
• Document and maintain comprehensive notes in our Application Tracking System of skilled candidates to fill a diverse range of requisitions across multiple technical disciplines.
• Collaborate with other Talent Acquisition team members to help them perform their jobs effectively and build strong relationships with team members.
• Build excellent relationships with Hiring Leaders by creating customized strategies, resolving concerns, communicating effectively, and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct candidate interviews, schedule and coordinate interviews, compose and create offer letters.
• Negotiate offers with candidates and provide feedback to both HR and Hiring Leaders
• Work with talent acquisition team to improve processes so consistent, quality standard practices and services are provided to all candidates, managers, and HRBPs.
• Present qualified diversity candidates on open roles and ensure awareness of diversity hiring opportunities through networking and recruiting through diverse organizations and groups.
• Assist with employee retention by implementing practices to lessen turnover of new hires.

Qualifications / Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience recruiting technical professionals.
• Experience in a technical sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition role.
• Working knowledge of and experience with relevant employment legislation and employment trends
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite products and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to source, engage and attract high demand candidates.
• Team player who is highly service-oriented, independent, patient, flexible, and calm under pressure
• Proven ability to evaluate and manipulate recruiting tools and strategies and make recommendations to maximize productivity.
• Experience with recruiting globally and understanding the varying dynamics across these different global locations.
• Prior experience recruiting in the Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial (AEG) industry is desired.

Skills:

• Exceptional people skills – must be a “people person” and possess a servant leadership attitude.
• Initiative-taking and self-sufficient in performing Human Resource functions.
• Ability to work in a team environment with associates both on-site and remote.
• Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.