Discovery – Insure
Talent Acquisition Specialist – Associate Specialist Level
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Insure
Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers and building better businesses through our innovative Shared-value Insurance model. Discovery Insure is South Africa's fastest growing short-term insurance company with comprehensive products that provide protection against current and emerging risks facing clients in the motor, home, and business insurance sectors.
Vitality Drive, an internationally recognised and award-winning programme, is a key differentiator in the market that incentivises and rewards clients for driving well.
The Vitality Drive programme has been scaled to local and international markets which now include Europe and the Middle East. The company employs over 1 000 people who are committed to putting our customers and financial advisers first by providing unique and innovative solutions and cover.
Key Purpose
To source and interview exceptional candidates for the Operational areas (mainly call centre) in line with Discovery Insure's EE plan, including exposure to other general HR functions for personal growth.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Full function of recruitment for dedicated Operational teams within Discovery Insure
Build and maintain relationships with your business stakeholders throughout the recruitment process, including effective feedback and communication at all times
Meet all deadlines in the recruitment cycle
All administration relating to recruitment
Exposure to other general HR functions
Personal Attributes and Skills
Outstanding customer focus
Self-starter
Relationship building and networking
Persuading and influencing
Planning and organising
Problem solver
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Coping with pressure and setbacks.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Conflict handling
Persuasion
Emotional Awareness
Team player
Education
Matric (Essential)
HR qualification – Diploma/Degree (Essential)
Short term insurance and compliance knowledge related to Fit and Proper (Advantageous)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience and demonstration as a talent acquisition specialist in high volume recruitment
Minimum of 3 years' proven scenario based interviewing skills
Excellent overall understanding of the talent acquisition journey and meeting deadlines timeously
Minimum of 2 years' working experience on all Microsoft office applications
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.