Sharon Madikazi

Company Overview

Instant Impact is a global talent solutions provider that partners with mid-sized businesses to transform their hiring processes.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition:

• Crafted tailored sourcing strategies based on comprehensive role briefs.
• Sourced top talent globally through LinkedIn, social platforms, and advanced headhunting techniques.
• Built diverse, high-performing talent pipelines aligned with client needs.
• Leveraged technology and data insights to drive sourcing and engagement strategies.

Recruitment Process Optimisation:

• Conducted in-depth candidate assessments against role specifications.
• Presented qualified shortlists and managed candidate engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Maintained ATS and recruitment tracker accuracy for compliance and efficiency.
• Delivered hiring support that exceeded service-level agreements (SLAs).

Onboarding & Candidate Experience:

• Delivered an exception candidate and stakeholder experience with consistent updates and feedback.
• Shared regular talent market insights with embedded teams.
• Fostered strong relationships with candidates, enhancing employer brand reputation.

Sectors Covered:

Legal, Tech, Marketing, Operations

Tools Used:

LinkedIn Talent Insights, LinkedIn Recruiter, Hiresweet, Notion, Slack, Microsoft Office Suite

Company Overview

Tiko is an established tech non-profit organisation that delivers scalable impact to adolescent girls and young women through various programs using smart technologies and partner local networks within the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition:

• Utilised LinkedIn, social media platforms, and social communities using X-ray and Boolean search.
• Built diverse, high-performing teams aligned with business goals.
• Developed and implemented creative sourcing strategies.

Recruitment Process Optimimisation:

• Streamlined the 360 Recruitment Cycle for efficiency and speed.
• Achieved a superior Time-to-Hire ratio of 29 days.
• Enabled data-driven decision-making in Talent Acquisition.

Onboarding & Candidate Experience:

• Crafted exceptional onboarding journeys for seamless integration.
• Prioritised candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Fostered a positive and engaging environment for new hires.

Sectors Covered:

Tech, Marketing, Operations, HR, Finance

Tools Used:

BambooHR, LinkedIn Recruiter, Github, Asana, Slack, Google Suite

• Supported the full recruitment cycle, from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
• Provided administrative and logistical recruitment support.
• Led social culture initiatives by conceptualising and delivering engaging social events and virtual global sessions.
• Managed internal communication channels, including newsletters and intranet updates.
• Provided operational support and maintained organisational efficiency.

• Conducted salary trend research across African and European markets.
• Collected, cleaned, and analysed salary data for 60+ roles across 6+ countries.
• Supported the development of an organisation-wide salary pay scale.
• Engaged with NGO leaders across Africa to gather data and provided regular updates to stakeholders.