Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Partner:
Location: This role is fully remote; however, we require someone based in South Africa , ideally Johannesburg due to the wider team set-up.
About Instant Impact:Instant Impact helps organisations turn talent into a competitive advantage. We do this through three core solutions:

• Impact Talent: our embedded recruitment solution that blends expert in‑house teams with a modular, AI‑powered tech stack to build high‑performing TA functions and deliver consistent hiring outcomes.
• Impact X: our Executive Search solution, designed to connect organisations with exceptional senior leaders who drive transformation and growth.
• Impact Transformation: our embedded AI transformation solution. We place specialists inside our clients’ businesses to design the strategy, implement the right tools, upskill teams, and unlock material productivity gains, leaving lasting capability, not just a slide deck.

How We WorkAt Instant Impact, our approach is shaped by five core principles that guide everything we do:

• Growth Mindset: We believe in continuous improvement, for ourselves, our teams, and our clients. Every challenge is a chance to learn, innovate, and raise the bar.
• Accountability: We own our commitments. From hitting SLAs to developing our people, we do what we say we'll do and we measure what matters.
• Pace & Collaboration: Speed wins, but not at the expense of quality. We work closely together across teams, with clients, and with candidates to move faster and smarter..

About the role

In this role you will manage end-to-end recruitment for clients, leading the full hiring process from role briefings through sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers. You’ll be able to build strong stakeholder relationships with hiring managers and candidates while providing market intelligence and talent insights to drive hiring success. The role requires expert recruitment skills, process ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset to deliver exceptional experiences and meet partnership SLAs.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Personal Sourcing & Screening - Leading role briefings, applying best practice sourcing strategies, and providing market intelligence updates to clients
• Offer Management - Understanding candidate motivators, pre-closing throughout the process, and preparing candidates for potential counter offers
• Interview Management - Thoroughly preparing both hiring managers and candidates, gathering immediate feedback, and keeping candidates engaged

Process Management

• Adopting Processes - Working effectively with centers of excellence, being proactive in adapting processes, and continuously improving sourcing approaches
• Controlling the Process - Agreeing SLAs with hiring managers, presenting candidates in review meetings, and maintaining process discipline
• Managing Expectations - Preparing thoroughly to handle objections, using ACT technique (Acknowledge, Clarify, Trial close), and building confidence with all stakeholders

Stakeholder Management

• Reporting & Providing Insight - Maintaining accurate data, interpreting and presenting talent insights, and understanding partnership performance metrics
• Process Improvement - Monitoring industry developments, encouraging feedback culture, and recommending improvements for growth
• Relationship Building - Meeting stakeholders in person, listening effectively, adapting communication styles, and delivering on commitments

Benefits

• Work from Anywhere Policy: Enjoy the flexibility to work from any location for up to 4 weeks each year.
• Private Health Insurance: Your health and well-being are a priority. Benefit from comprehensive private health insurance for peace of mind.
• Home Office Allowance: Create your perfect home workspace with a R3500 allowance to enhance your comfort and productivity.
• Personal Development Fund: Invest in your growth with a R6500 annual allowance for professional development. Explore courses, conferences, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take time to recharge with 20 days of holiday, plus all Public Holidays. Additionally, enjoy an Employee Enrichment Day and a Recharge Day each year.
• Clear Progression Path: Achieve your career goals with a clear progression structure designed to support your professional growth.
• Flexible Working Model: Experience the best of both worlds with the option to work from home or on-site with your client. Your work, your way.
• Team Incentives: Build strong bonds with your colleagues through team incentives, including weekend getaways, social events, and team lunches.
• Dedicated Development Time: Dedicate 10% of your working week to developing yourself, enhancing client relationships, and contributing to Instant Impact's success. Your growth drives our progress.

At Instant Impact, everyone is welcome. We are committed to maintaining and growing our diverse and dynamic team and the inclusive culture we have built. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work regardless of; age, sexuality, religion, disability, pronouns, neurodiversity, gender, ethnic group, or beliefs. Instant Impact is actively seeking to hire a diverse workforce so we can continue to celebrate inclusion and diversity in its full. Should you need any reasonable adjustments made to this application process, or need this job advert in different formatting, please do not hesitate to contact us. We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively