Job Description

Job Summary
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? Talent Sourcing Specialist | Luxury Hospitality Group | Johannesburg ?
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Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a proactive and passionate Talent Sourcing Specialist to join the HR team of a prestigious luxury hospitality group. This exciting role focuses on identifying, attracting, and engaging top-tier talent for the group's iconic properties, helping to build strong teams that deliver unforgettable guest experiences.
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? Purpose of the Role
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The Talent Sourcing Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's people strategy by:
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Proactively sourcing top talent across multiple channels
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Building robust talent pipelines for current and future roles
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Enhancing the employer brand and candidate experience
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Supporting the business in reducing time-to-fill and improving quality of hire
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? Key Responsibilities
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? Source and pipeline candidates via career pages, job boards, social media, referrals, and agents
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? Execute sourcing strategies for critical and hard-to-fill roles
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? Conduct initial screenings, reference checks, and manage candidate engagement
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? Ensure consistent and professional communication with all candidates
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? Maintain accurate recruitment records in the ATS (Apply Below)
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? Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform recruitment strategy
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? Collaborate with marketing to promote the employer brand
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? Ensure compliance with EE legislation and internal recruitment policies
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? Support managers with shortlisting, interview coordination, and process improvements
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? Qualifications & Experience
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Diploma/Degree in HR, Business, Marketing, or related field
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Minimum 2 years' experience in talent sourcing/recruitment (hospitality or luxury industries advantageous)
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Proven ability to source passive candidates & manage high-volume recruitment
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Familiarity with ATS platforms (Apply Below, LinkedIn, Job Boards)
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Strong MS Office 365 skills (formatting accuracy essential)
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Canva/design skills (advantageous)
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? Skills & Competencies
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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High attention to detail with excellent organisational ability
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Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-driven mindset
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Empathy with a strong awareness of candidate experience
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Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
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Passion for people and alignment with the group's values
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? Why Join?
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This is more than just a recruitment role - it's an opportunity to make a real impact by building exceptional hospitality teams while being part of an organisation that values innovation, people, and excellence.
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