Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Career Successes
Accomplishments
References
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Timeline
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CHÈRINE MILLER

CHÈRINE MILLER

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Leader
Johannesburg,South Africa

Summary

Results-oriented Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Leader with over 15 years of experience in managing comprehensive recruitment processes across diverse sectors including mining, finance, and engineering. Expertise in developing high-performing teams, optimizing recruitment frameworks, and sourcing executive-level talent globally. Demonstrated success in reducing hiring timelines and enhancing candidate experiences through strategic operational improvements. Strong relationship builder with a focus on stakeholder engagement and process efficiency in talent acquisition.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Manager

IVANHOE MINES
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Managed recruitment across South Africa, DRC, UK, Canada, and China, enhancing hiring turnaround by 35%.
  • Led team to achieve 15 to 20 hires monthly, fostering high performance.
  • Designed Group Induction Programme, increasing new hire readiness by 25%.
  • Achieved onboarding compliance of 98% through streamlined processes.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, expanding candidate availability by 40%.
  • Coordinated with external agencies to fulfill niche and high-volume positions effectively.
  • Oversaw negotiation of employment terms, aligning candidate expectations with organizational needs.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics and produced reports for senior management to inform strategic decisions.

Senior Recruitment Manager

ERG AFRICA
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Received LinkedIn Talent Award for Best Talent Acquisition team in South Africa for companies under 1,000 staff.
  • Filled over 200 roles annually through effective networking with senior-level candidates.
  • Established strong relationships with hiring managers to meet recruitment needs accurately.
  • Redesigned onboarding process, enhancing induction quality and improving new hire efficiency.
  • Achieved improved retention outcomes for expatriate onboarding programs.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational structures and KPI cycles at 100%.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire by 30% through streamlined operations.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, attracting top talent and enhancing competitive edge.

Senior Specialist Consultant

NETWORK FINANCE RECRUITMENT
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Managed full recruitment cycle for African and international clients, strengthening candidate pipelines and supporting offer negotiation.

Specialist Consultant, Sub-Sahara Africa

ROBERT WALTERS PLC
04.2015 - 12.2019
  • Streamlined recruitment processes across multiple African regions, sourcing senior and technical talent.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships to understand unique requirements and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Provided ongoing support to placed candidates, ensuring smooth transitions into new roles.
  • Managed candidate databases, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information for efficient access.
  • Advised candidates on CV optimization and interview techniques, enhancing placement success rates.
  • Facilitated negotiations between clients and candidates, achieving mutually agreeable terms.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, fostering trust among clients and candidates.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess competencies and cultural fit for specific roles.

Project & Office Manager

BuildCo Construction
01.2014 - 01.2015

Engagement & Portfolio Manager

Innovation Agency
01.2012 - 01.2014

L&D Programme Coordinator

GIBS
01.2010 - 01.2012

Internal Consultant

Premier Personnel
01.2009 - 01.2010

Junior Lecturer

North West University
01.2008 - 12.2008

Education

B.Com Hons - Labour Relations

NWU
01.2007

B.Com - Tourism & Industrial Sociology

NWU
01.2006

Matric -

Hoërskool Edenvale
01.2003

Skills

  • Talent acquisition strategy
  • Workforce planning
  • International recruitment
  • Executive search and headhunting
  • Mining and technical recruitment
  • Employer branding
  • Candidate experience and onboarding
  • Recruitment analytics and reporting
  • Applicant tracking systems (ATS)
  • LinkedIn recruiting
  • Boolean and X-ray search
  • Team leadership and people management
  • Stakeholder engagement and HR collaboration
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Talent analytics and psychometric coordination
  • Sourcing strategies and negotiation techniques
  • Process improvement

Career Successes

  • IVANHOE MINES - Managed recruitment across SA, DRC, UK, Canada, China; improved hiring turnaround by 35%., Led team delivering 30–40 hires monthly., Built pipelines improving candidate availability by 40%., Designed Group Induction Programme improving new hire readiness by 25%., Improved onboarding compliance to 98%.
  • ERG AFRICA - Filled 200+ roles annually., Reduced time-to-hire by 30%., Improved expat onboarding retention outcomes., Ensured 100% compliance in organisational structures and KPI cycles.

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the LinkedIn Best Talent Acquisition Award (2022) for companies with fewer than 1,000 employees, recognising excellence in recruitment strategy, delivery, and results.
  • Successfully placed 250+ hires within a 12-month period, delivering across multiple roles and seniority levels while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Led large-scale, high-volume recruitment initiatives, managing mass hiring projects of 300+ employees within a three-month timeframe.
  • Optimised end-to-end recruitment workflows by eliminating redundant processes and documentation, resulting in faster time-to-fill, improved efficiency, and enhanced candidate and hiring manager experience.

References

Available on request.

Languages

Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Recruitment Manager

IVANHOE MINES
09.2023 - 04.2025

Senior Recruitment Manager

ERG AFRICA
04.2021 - 08.2023

Senior Specialist Consultant

NETWORK FINANCE RECRUITMENT
01.2021 - 03.2021

Specialist Consultant, Sub-Sahara Africa

ROBERT WALTERS PLC
04.2015 - 12.2019

Project & Office Manager

BuildCo Construction
01.2014 - 01.2015

Engagement & Portfolio Manager

Innovation Agency
01.2012 - 01.2014

L&D Programme Coordinator

GIBS
01.2010 - 01.2012

Internal Consultant

Premier Personnel
01.2009 - 01.2010

Junior Lecturer

North West University
01.2008 - 12.2008

B.Com Hons - Labour Relations

NWU

B.Com - Tourism & Industrial Sociology

NWU

Matric -

Hoërskool Edenvale
CHÈRINE MILLERRecruitment & Talent Acquisition Leader