Talent Attraction Manager – Africa at Maersk

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate brand recall for Maersk as an Employer of Choice by setting up strong and long-term talent attraction strategies catering to varied talent segments

• Develop metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of various attraction tools/Channels

• Serve as Sparring partner for Hiring Managers/ Talent Acquisition Specialists regarding sourcing channels

• Identify improvement opportunities in current talent attraction processes/tools.

• Plan and execute employer branding activities such as career fairs, social media campaigns etc.

• Serve as focal for early careers recruitment in the region

• Own the Maersk Brand Ambassador network for Africa

• Act as Subject Matter Expert within Employer Branding by providing knowledge on best in class; Provide thought leadership and recommendations around branding strategies, external benchmarks, best practices and innovative solutions to support the business

• Plan and execute diversity & Inclusion activities related to Talent Attraction & Acquisition

• Participate in global COE projects and are responsible for deployment within own region

• Safeguard and ensure global COE policies and guidelines are being adhered to

Key requirements for the role:

• 3-years minimum experience in communications and branding

• Solid experience developing and implementing strategies for Talent Attraction within a global and complex environment.

• Knowledge of the Talent landscape and general trends across Africa

• Demonstration of an up-to-date knowledge of emerging and best practice in talent attraction

• Work Experience in large international organizations and ability to navigate complex stakeholder matrix

• Ability to build strong relationships quickly, and leverage those relationships to drive results

• Ability to effectively engage and mobilise diverse stakeholders

• A proactive, ‘let’s get it done’ attitude geared towards continuous improvement

• Flexibility and adaptability to operate in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership and setting directions with minimal guidance

• Collaborative working style, fostering cooperation and teamwork to find solutions

• Structured working style and focus on delivering results as per agreed timelines and scope

• Fluency in English (French preferable) and be a solid communicator