Talent Research Specialist
Job Description
Talent Research Specialist HR
KwaZulu Natal - South Africa
We are looking for a proactive Talent Research Specialist to play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and attracting top talent across a variety of roles. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on research, building connections, and driving recruitment pipelines forward.
The role requires curiosity, persistence, and strong people skillsbalancing behind-the-scenes sourcing with candidate-facing communication to ensure the right individuals are brought into the process at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Candidate Research & Sourcing
- Map markets and talent pools to build pipelines for current and future vacancies.
- Write and refresh engaging job adverts that attract the right profiles.
- Candidate Engagement & Screening
- Conduct initial screening calls to review experience, motivations, and cultural fit.
- Maintain regular touchpoints to keep candidates engaged throughout the process.
- Recruitment Campaign Support
- Tailor sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill or niche positions.
- Provide consistent flow of qualified candidates into active roles.
- Market Insight & Data Management
- Keep recruitment database and CRM records updated and accurate.
- Provide regular insights and reports to the recruitment team.
Key Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma (NQF Level 6) - preferably in HR.
- Minimum of 3+ years experience
- Strong research and online sourcing skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build quick rapport.
- Organised, with the ability to juggle multiple vacancies at once.
- Comfortable working with recruitment tools, CRM systems, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Inquisitive and resourcefulable to hunt talent proactively.
- Resilient and persistent, with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Team-oriented but confident working independently.
- Highly motivated by results and delivering value.
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1532900
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned