Talent Acquisition Specialist

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorized bottler globally and the largest on the African continent, accounting for over 40% of ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa. With over 14,000 employees, CCBA operates in 14 African countries, serving more than 800,000 customers with international and local brands.

This position involves collaborating closely with the Country Lead for Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding. The primary objective is to strategically manage the entire talent acquisition lifecycle, from attracting and sourcing to selecting and deploying new hires, while simultaneously cultivating a compelling employer brand to draw in prospective candidates.

1. Implement talent acquisition and assessment processes to improve business performance.
2. Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to build high-quality candidate pipelines.
3. Identify and source internal talent for current and future organizational roles.
4. Ensure timely filling of key vacancies.
5. Implement candidate sourcing and selection methodologies to achieve high-quality hires.
6. Forecast future talent needs and build talent pools for critical roles to reduce vacancy days and hiring time.
7. Utilize assessment information to enhance the quality of the selection process.
8. Maintain data integrity for talent acquisition and assessment for functional reviews and reporting.
9. Report on recruitment metrics.
10. Effectively position the employer value proposition internally and externally to attract and retain talent.
11. Manage the complete recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
12. Provide excellent customer service and engage effectively with stakeholders.
13. Conduct regular follow-ups with recruiting managers to assess recruitment plan effectiveness.
14. Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, HR Partnering teams, and hiring managers.
15. Offer talent solutions, advice, and guidance to HR Business Partners on talent acquisition matters.
16. Develop and maintain successful relationships with external recruitment agencies.
17. Successfully implement onboarding programs for new recruits to ensure early impact and sustained performance.
18. Maintain and track the employee onboarding experience for new joiners.

1. Bachelor’s degree combined with a postgraduate HR qualification.
2. Membership with IHRM.
3. 3-5 years of proven experience as a talent acquisition or recruitment specialist, preferably in an FMCG or Manufacturing company.
4. Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting, including various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
5. Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Ability to work effectively with people.
8. Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
9. Proficiency in persuading and influencing others.
10. Skilled in presenting and communicating information clearly.
11. Competence in writing and reporting.
12. Ability to apply expertise and technology.
13. Capability to use psychometric and competency assessment tools.
14. Competency-Based interviewing skills.