talent acquisition.

Some of the typical tasks of a talent acquisition professional include:

• preparing job descriptions: as a talent acquisition specialist, you are responsible for writing job descriptions posted on job boards and advertising sites. You ensure that the job descriptions comply with the relevant laws and provide detailed information on the vacant positions.
• candidate sourcing and screening: as a talent acquisition professional, you find candidates to fill vacant positions in the company. When sourcing candidates, you rely on your connections in the industry, head hunters or current employees to obtain referrals. You screen applicants to ensure they meet the company's requirements. You may use applicant tracking systems to screen candidates.
• recommending candidates: as a talent acquisition specialist, you select ideal candidates for various positions and recommend them to the relevant departments. The hiring manager uses your recommendations to determine which candidates are called for interviews.
• organising interviews: as a talent acquisition specialist, you perform the administrative tasks involved with organising interviews. You arrange the schedules for the interviews and guide the hiring process. You must ensure discrimination laws are adhered to and assist with evaluating the candidates.
• presenting formal job offers: as a talent acquisition specialist, you assist the hiring manager with preparing formal job offers. Ensure they are properly written and include the correct salary and benefits information.
• onboarding: as a talent acquisition professional, you prepare the paperwork for new employees and help them settle in on their first day at work. While you don't provide onboarding training, you attend the sessions and ensure the employees are comfortable. Your job is communicating the company's expectations and ensuring the employees are ready for their roles.

You work in an office as a talent acquisition professional since most of your tasks are completed at a desk. You also work in diverse environments depending on your industry. For instance, in manufacturing or mining companies, you visit the facilities to introduce new employees in the workplace. The role also involves attending job fairs, workshops and conferences, which requires travelling to various locations.

Depending on your employer and the industry you work in, your colleagues might include recruiters, talent acquisition consultants and hiring managers. You might also be working close to recruitment managers, recruitment consultants, and sourcing specialists, as well as other specialists that could include, but not be limited to, executive assistants, HR administrators, hr managers and headhunters.

The typical work schedule of a talent acquisition professional is 40 hours a week. You will likely work traditional business hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. As a talent acquisition specialist, you can work full-time or part-time. The role sometimes involves working evenings or weekends, especially when attending job fairs and other head-hunting events to promote your employer's brand.

As a talent acquisition professional, you have diverse career progression opportunities and can specialise in different roles. Some talent acquisition professionals focus on becoming consultants and working for different companies. Others take a different career path and become recruiters or hiring managers. If you stay in the same company, you progress to a talent acquisition manager role before becoming the head talent manager.

Finding your talent acquisition job through Randstad provides important advantages such as:

• a wide variety of training and development opportunities
• an experienced contact person to provide help if needed
• a range of opportunities in your area
• get paid weekly or monthly, depending on the job
• temporary and permanent contracts

Want a permanent contract? A temporary job as talent acquisition is often a stepping stone to an attractive permanent job. Every year, thousands of people earn a permanent contract with great employers thanks to a temporary job found through Randstad. What's more, many companies recruit their permanent employees through Randstad too.

As a talent acquisition professional, you promote employee attraction for the company by building a strong employer brand. You nurture trusting relationships with potential recruits and create a strong talent pipeline. You also perform administrative duties associated with onboarding initiatives.

As a talent acquisition specialist, you earn an average salary of $95,000 annually. Your remuneration package depends on your experience and job duties. When you are new in the role, your take-home salary is $85,000 per year. Experienced talent acquisition specialists earn over $105,000 yearly.

Talent acquisition is a good career. You are tasked with improving employee retention. You also perform hiring and onboarding processes. Your role is dynamic since you hire employees to work in various departments in the company. You also have various opportunities for career progression.

You don't require formal education to become a talent acquisition professional. However, relevant qualifications give you an advantage in the job market. You can find tertiary or bachelor's degree courses in human resources or business. You also require extensive experience in various human resource functions, especially recruitment and hiring.

Recruiters fill vacancies in the company through various recruitment strategies. As a talent acquisition professional, you use an ongoing strategy to find leaders and specialists that enhance the organisation's strategic goals.

Applying for a talent acquisition job is easy: create a Randstad profile and search our talent acquisition job offers. Then simply send us your CV and cover letter. Need help with your application? Check out all our job search tips here.