Hanli Sinclair
Johannesburg
Summary
Accomplished Talent and Recruitment Executive with over 20 years of experience in consulting, project management, and client management. Proven expertise in developing tailored recruitment strategies across diverse industries, including IT and finance. Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes and build strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality talent delivery. Proficient in utilizing various recruitment tools and analyzing metrics to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
- Internal Recruitment Exp: 10 Years
- Agency Experience: 10 Years
- Management Exp: 10 Years
- Sales/BDM: 10 Years
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Manager / HR
Independent Contractor
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Implemented policies and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed job descriptions and KPIs for roles, recruiting based on requirements.
- Advertised open positions across multiple platforms to attract suitable candidates.
- Conducted interviews and coordinated final assessments with Directors.
- Performed background checks to ensure candidate suitability.
- Negotiated compensation packages with candidates and extended job offers.
- Prepared and issued warning letters in response to employee offenses.
- Established career goals and success strategies with clients.
- Arranged meetings to discuss issues involving clients.
- Audited recruitment practices for compliance with affirmative action regulations.
- Discussed opportunities with industry connections and advocated for clients best suited for openings.
- Facilitated career development workshops for employees at all levels of the organization.
Team Leader Recruitment
Wilson HCG
Johannesburg Remote
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised seven staff members, ensuring adherence to recruitment standards and processes.
- Collaborated with Global Recruiting Operations Manager to devise strategies for client relationship development in South Africa.
- Managed candidate selection process, including identifying, assessing, and interviewing candidates while gathering feedback.
- Established and nurtured a candidate network through market research and relationship management to meet client needs.
- Developed proactive recruitment strategies to source both passive and active candidates and shared best practices with team.
- Presented qualified talent for open positions, effectively addressing hiring objections during the selection process.
- Advised hiring managers on final selections and compensation, focusing on value addition for clients.
- Maintained applicant tracking system data, reports, and ensured compliance with auditing of team metrics.
Technical Recruiter
Y.AT
Johannesburg Remote
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Owned recruitment life cycle for all current and future technical positions, including Product, Engineering, Design, and Data.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and department heads to align on role specifications.
- Maintained data integrity practices and ensured accurate ATS data for informed decision-making.
- Provided data-driven insights to business leaders to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
- Developed innovative sourcing strategies to build a strong candidate pipeline for critical roles.
- Focused on building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams throughout recruitment process.
Key Account Director/ RPO Head
Edge Executive Search for Tari Labs
Johannesburg Remote
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Led RPO project for international blockchain development client, achieving 11 specialized placements in six months.
- Analyzed client requirements to align sourcing strategies with organizational context.
- Developed job profiles and mapped key results areas for focused recruitment efforts.
- Sourced and screened candidates from global platforms for online interviews.
- Conducted candidate assessments to ensure quality selection throughout hiring process.
- Coordinated interviews with hiring managers to accelerate decision-making.
- Managed offer negotiations and onboarding procedures for selected candidates.
- Provided weekly strategic reports to Exco and participated in online meetings.
Business Consultant
PPE Consulting
Johannesburg
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Ensured fulfillment of client PPE orders from various warehouses.
- Managed order cycle through thorough inspections.
- Communicated order details to customers promptly.
- Monitored order status and coordinated timely deliveries.
- Maintained exceptional customer service standards for all clients.
Gauteng Branch Manager
CPI World
Johannesburg
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed overall office operations, enhancing branch performance and staff efficiency.
- Oversaw client account management, sourcing new business opportunities while maintaining existing relationships.
- Coordinated overdue invoice management, ensuring timely payments with team support.
- Delivered HR and recruitment services, designing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Developed job descriptions and key performance areas tailored to client needs.
- Facilitated performance reviews and addressed HR's ad-hoc functions and projects.
- Chaired disciplinary hearings and represented clients at CCMA proceedings.
- Led staff management initiatives to drive improved operational outcomes.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Talenttrack
Johannesburg
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Executed full recruitment cycle, sourcing and matching candidates through platforms like Career Junction and LinkedIn.
- Conducted thorough analysis of job descriptions to align candidates with organizational culture.
- Handled ad responses efficiently to attract high-quality applicants.
- Interviewed prospective candidates and negotiated permanent and temporary rates on their behalf.
- Performed reference checks and ITC verifications to ensure candidate suitability.
- Submitted CVs to clients promptly to meet deadlines.
- Maintained excellent relationships with clients and candidates, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved monthly and annual placement goals by developing effective candidate-sourcing strategies.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Partner
Allaboutxpert - Adcorp
Johannesburg
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Executed sourcing and matching of candidates within financial industry, focusing on banks.
- Completed full recruitment cycle for IT project management positions.
- Analyzed job descriptions to align suitable candidates with employer's culture and needs.
- Managed ad response handling and candidate market outreach.
- Conducted reference checks, ITC verifications, and other relevant screenings.
- Ensured timely submission of CVs to clients in financial sector.
- Achieved placement goals through innovative candidate-sourcing strategies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients and candidates, resulting in 45 placements within one year.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Telesure Group (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Delivered expert consultation and support for recruitment of Management Team staff.
- Coordinated proactive recruitment strategies to ensure compliance with Group's Recruitment Policy.
- Executed integrated recruitment processes, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and placement.
- Conducted talent mapping to align candidates with organizational needs.
- Reported weekly and monthly progress accurately to track recruitment effectiveness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company policies and relevant legislation.
- Suggested improvements to enhance recruitment service quality and efficiency.
- Established and managed relationships with internal teams, candidates, and external service providers.
Portfolio Head
Accolade Recruitment
Johannesburg
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Managed three Recruitment Consultants to optimize recruitment processes.
- Oversaw a portfolio of five large clients, including Momentum and Alexander Forbes.
- Executed all recruitment aspects for clients, starting with receiving job specifications.
- Searched internal database and external platforms for suitable candidates.
- Advertised positions upon receipt of job specifications.
- Conducted interviews using competency behavior questionnaires to assess candidates.
- Arranged interviews at client sites and provided timely feedback to candidates.
- Achieved monthly target of R80,000, totaling R1 million in one year.
Recruitment Manager
O’Keeffe & Swartz (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 08.2007
- Managed overall recruitment from department inception through completion of full recruitment cycle.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment process within HR department.
- Designed incentive schemes to recruit targeted number of consultants monthly.
- Introduced talent mapping, providing training and developing manual for departments.
- Created Recruitment Manual to assist departments with specific hiring needs.
- Formulated recruitment strategy to incentivize consultants for successful candidate referrals.
- Advertised positions in newspapers and on career portals to attract Sales Consultants.
- Conducted group assessments, evaluating up to 100 candidates simultaneously.
Education
Various In-House Courses -
01.2023
Matric -
Vorentoe
01.1990
Skills
- Research innovation
- Business consulting
- Account Management
- Conducting presentations
- Job portals and systems
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Blockchain Technology
- Compliance adherence
- Stakeholder management
- Operations
- Staff Management
- Sourcing and headhunting
- Auditing
- Company structure
- Data analysis
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- Talent Acquisition
- Sales and Business Development
- Project Management
- Business English
- Onboarding
- Market research
- Business mapping
- Networking skills
- Diversity hiring
- Social media platforms
- Onboarding processes
- Succession planning
- Negotiating contracts
- Talent development
- Client relationship management
- Coordinating Management
- Customer service
- Economy
- Office Management
- Progress reporting
- Data Integrity
- Legislation
- Recruitment Strategies
- KPI development
- Performance Management
- Conducting Disciplinary hearings
- Attending CCMA Hearings
- Profiling
- Recruitment strategy
- Compensation negotiation
- Job description development
Websites
Timeline
Talent Manager / HR
Independent Contractor
07.2024 - 02.2025
Team Leader Recruitment
Wilson HCG
11.2022 - 06.2024
Technical Recruiter
Y.AT
02.2022 - 10.2022
Key Account Director/ RPO Head
Edge Executive Search for Tari Labs
03.2021 - 12.2021
Business Consultant
PPE Consulting
06.2020 - 02.2021
Gauteng Branch Manager
CPI World
10.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Talenttrack
10.2016 - 10.2019
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Partner
Allaboutxpert - Adcorp
01.2013 - 10.2016
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Telesure Group (Pty) Ltd
12.2009 - 12.2012
Portfolio Head
Accolade Recruitment
08.2007 - 11.2009
Recruitment Manager
O’Keeffe & Swartz (Pty) Ltd
01.2003 - 08.2007
Various In-House Courses -
Matric -
Vorentoe
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