Kelly Crayenstein

• Spearheaded development and execution of talent acquisition and job placement strategies aimed at attracting a diverse pool of candidates solely for EY's Consulting department.
• Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
• Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
• Proficient in working with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes.
• Advocated for increased emphasis on internal talent mobility and cultivation of emerging talent throughout the organization as well on referral basis

• Assist with the advertisement of all jobs (role profile and job advert creation, renewing or removing certain vacancies in line with current live roles - you will also monitor applicant views and collate data to review later with your LM in line with new job board selection)
• Sending interview confirmation emails/Sending feedback prompts to HMs
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
• Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
• Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
• Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent (such as Sourcewhale)
• Experience of working with Applicant tracking Systems (ATS)/ Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
• Experience of using MS packages - Word & Excel in particular
• Proven Negotiation skills
• Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.

• Recruitment Mailbox management (redirection emails, queries etc.)
• Assist with the advertisement of all jobs (role profile and job advert creation, renewing or removing certain vacancies in line with current live roles - you will also monitor applicant views and collate data to review later with your LM in line with new job board selection)
• Sending interview confirmation emails/Sending feedback prompts to HMs
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
• Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
• Referencing – obtaining references by sending emails and chasing referees (keep the spread sheet up to date)
• Answer phone calls and field appropriately
• Attend regular team meetings
• Meet and greet interviewees and administer strength finders and Candidate surveys
• Liaise with internal stakeholders
• Be a point of contact for candidates from offer acceptance to start date
• Be an ambassador for the team at all times
• Create and maintain statutory Talent documentation
• Other administration duties as and when required by your Line Manager

The Talent Acquisition Intern is responsible for the support and coordination of the day-to-day administration for the Talent Team

• Coordinating and scheduling interviews and assessments in a timely manner
• Updating all activity interview activity on ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
• Screening calls
• Submitting offers for approval
• Posting positions on various job boards
• Maintain all relevant filing / records and documents
• Assist and support on Talent Leads with internal projects
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Awareness and compliance of the company’s recruitment audit requirements including GDPR & POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Compile the weekly recruitment pipeline RAG (Red Amber Green)
• General ad hoc day to day administration duties
• Declining candidates on ATS and closing roles
• Drive social media recruitment, posting job adverts on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook etc.

• Promote and photograph at various events and clubs
• Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations and brand promotion.
• Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
• Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about product

• Sales
• Promoting and sorting stock