Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Coordinator (contract) based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will support end-to-end recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, onboarding coordination, and ATS reporting in a fast-paced corporate environment.

The job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serve as a first point of contact to prospective candidates throughout the requisition process and provide relevant information
• Drive interview scheduling (both candidate and assessor) and manage calendars.
• Format candidate documentation and applications.
• Support on-site/ virtual interview logistics.
• New hire candidate onboarding.
• Own follow up to candidate questions and support candidate communications over the course of the recruiting process.
• Set up and generate key Talent Acquisition reports and extracting key insights in a timely manner when required.
• Serve as a Mars ambassador throughout the recruitment process.
• Liaise with Line Managers throughout the screening and selection process to ensure logistics are well managed.
• Identify areas for improvement and communicate suggestions to management

What Are We Looking For?

• University graduate, preferably with postgraduate studies in HR.
• One or more years of administrative experience or a bright fresh graduate with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable scheduling interviews across multiple time zones and managing calendars.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with Talent Acquisition technologies such as ATS systems (e.g., Workday).
• Tech savvy with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong customer-centric orientation with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and demonstrate a positive attitude.