Thato Mazibuko
HR Professional
Greenstone, Johannesburg
Summary
As an experienced HR professional I am passionate about fostering a vibrant culture for talent to flourish, excelling in talent acquisition, employee development, change management and engagement initiatives. Looking forward to hearing from you and to contributing to your team's success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
HR Generalist
Discovery Limited
5 2022 - Current
- Leading full end-to-end recruitment (technical & non-technical roles) of staff to senior management roles within non-operational teams.
- Implemented effective sourcing strategies, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools to build pipeline of qualified applicants for current and future openings.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to create accurate job descriptions for various roles within the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Fielded employee queries related to benefits, payroll various leave etc.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with managers and IR team to address employee relations issues.
- Facilitated and coordinated onboarding and orientation program for new employees.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance and identify and address trends.
- Coordinated with HR team members on various projects including employee engagement surveys, diversity initiatives, and succession planning processes.
- Arranging HR training sessions for staff and managers.
- Coached managers on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
Relationship Lead (Recruitment)
Altron Group
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Responsible for end-to-end recruitment for staff level to senior management level roles within an ICT services environment.
- Reduced time-to-hire for open positions by implementing improved talent sourcing strategy.
- Increased employee retention rates through effective candidate selection and onboarding practices.
- Organized job fairs and networking events to increase company visibility among potential candidates within target industries.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with candidates, securing top talent while adhering to budget constraints.
- Collaborated with other team leads across departments to share best practices in recruitment strategies, driving continuous improvement across the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their specific needs to tailor recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Optimized applicant tracking system usage for greater accuracy in reporting and data analysis, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Expanded company's talent pool by proactively reaching out to passive candidates through various networking platforms.
- Conducted thorough reference checks on final-stage applicants to confirm qualifications and ensure successful hires.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Streamlined communication between HR department and hiring managers, ensuring alignment of expectations throughout the recruitment process.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
Consultant
Airports Company SA
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Performed full end-to-end recruitment function for roles within the centre of excellence
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive recruitment solution (Oracle Taleo) for HR teams across all airports.
- Provided ongoing support to internal stakeholders post-implementation, ensuring long-term success of implemented recruitment solution.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Advised clients on change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions during periods of organizational transformation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
HR Administrator
Right to Care (NGO)
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted full end-to-end recruitment process to recruit medical staff (i.e. doctors, counsellors, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, programme managers etc.)
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices, applying this expertise when advising managers on employee matters.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by conducting regular audits of personnel files and HR databases.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for all staff members regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Talent Acquisition Administrator
CEB Maintenance
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process within an ICT services environment from job posting creation to offer negotiation, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout.
- Provided comprehensive onboarding support to new hires, facilitating a seamless transition into the organization.
- Tracked key performance metrics related to talent acquisition, leveraging data-driven insights for continuous process improvement efforts.
- Managed a high volume of requisitions across various departments, ensuring a consistent and efficient approach to talent acquisition administration.
- Facilitated communication between candidates and hiring managers throughout the interview process, ensuring transparency and timely feedback.
- Streamlined the talent acquisition process by implementing an applicant tracking system and automating repetitive tasks.
- Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, effectively identifying top talent for further consideration in the hiring process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, labor market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition administration.
- Established robust talent pipelines in anticipation of future organizational growth or attrition-related challenges.
- Optimized interview processes for increased efficiency, improving overall candidate experience and reducing time to hire.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Internal Recruitment Consultant
ALLLIFE Insurance
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed end-to-end bulk recruitment process for long-term insurance call center staff and developed a talent pool of screened candidates (30 - 100 candidates).
- Assisted in designing and delivering training programs aimed at improving interview skills among department heads and hiring managers.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires by collaborating closely with HR colleagues on documentation requirements.
- Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews to assess candidate suitability before presenting them to hiring managers.
- Provided detailed reports on recruitment metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making for continuous process improvement.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement and partnered with HR leadership to implement necessary changes, optimizing overall recruitment operations.
- Collaborated with HR team members on employee retention initiatives, supporting ongoing talent development efforts within the company.
- Championed a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach to offer acceptance and beyond.
- Enhanced candidate experience by providing timely feedback and maintaining open communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Candidate Coordinator/Recruiter
Cozens Recruitment Services Group
10.2011 - 04.2015
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for various positions in financial institutions (i.e. FNB, ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank) and maintained candidate and client base.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Confirmed appointments and interviews with job candidates.
- Managed onboarding processes, ensuring new employees had a seamless transition into their roles.
- Conducted comprehensive phone interviews to pre-screen candidates, saving time for hiring managers in the interview process.
- Supported diversity initiatives, ensuring a fair recruitment process for candidates from various backgrounds.
- Optimized applicant tracking system usage, keeping accurate records of candidate data for future reference.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by implementing efficient sourcing strategies and prioritizing urgent hiring needs.
- Streamlined job posting management across various platforms, increasing visibility to potential candidates.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their requirements and providing tailored talent pipelines.
- Supported job fairs, open houses, and recruiting events.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages to attract top talent while maintaining budgetary guidelines.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Provided ongoing support to external stakeholders regarding recruitment best practices and legal compliance matters.
- Conducted 5 - 10 weekly client site visits to various clients
- Processed weekly, bi-weekly and monthly timesheets
- Collated payroll documents for new starters and updating banking details for existing staff.
- Coordinated temp events (i.e. temp of the month awards etc.)
Education
Certificate in Data Analytics - Data And Analytics
LRMG/Wits Digital Campus
Johannesburg 05.2023 - 10.2023
Certificate in Business Analysis - Business Analysis
Faculty Training Institute (FTI)
Johannesburg 01.2019 - 02.2020
NQF Level 8 in Advanced HR Management - Human Resources Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2015 - 05.2016
NQF Level 6 in HR Management - Human Resources Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Johannesburg 02.2011 - 03.2015
Skills
Talent Acquisition
HR policies and procedures
Employee Retention
HR analytics
Exit Interviews
Succession Planning
Employee Counseling
Training and mentoring
Employee Relations
Talent management
Diversity and Inclusion
Relationship Building
Certification
Vanessa Raath Sourcing Training (2019)
Accomplishments
Cozens Recruitment Services Group
- Received candidate Care Officer award within first 6 months of work (Dec 2011).
- Increased temp headcount (which increased billings).
- Among the group of top recruiters within the company by the General Manager to recruit for Roschon/Rotek Medupe Power Station project.
- Billed over R500k profit in the months of Jan - July 2013 and then again from the months of June - July 2014.
Right to Care
Only contract employee selected by a team of HR Generalists to assist with facilitation of Induction Programme (2015 - 2016).
ALLLIFE Insurance
- Received team of the month award within the second week of work.
- Reduced staff turnover on a month-to-month basis through Talent Management initiatives (2015).
Discovery Health
Received Top HR Performer Award within the team (December 2022)
Projects
Altron Group
Involved in Workday recruitment module testing and mapping of business requirements (2020)
Airports Company
Led Oracle Taleo recruitment module rollout throughout the various airports and Centre of Excellence (2017 - 2019)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Certificate in Data Analytics - Data And Analytics
LRMG/Wits Digital Campus
05.2023 - 10.2023
Relationship Lead (Recruitment)
Altron Group
04.2019 - 04.2022
Certificate in Business Analysis - Business Analysis
Faculty Training Institute (FTI)
01.2019 - 02.2020
Consultant
Airports Company SA
04.2017 - 03.2019
HR Administrator
Right to Care (NGO)
06.2016 - 03.2017
Talent Acquisition Administrator
CEB Maintenance
11.2015 - 03.2016
Internal Recruitment Consultant
ALLLIFE Insurance
05.2015 - 11.2015
NQF Level 8 in Advanced HR Management - Human Resources Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
04.2015 - 05.2016
Candidate Coordinator/Recruiter
Cozens Recruitment Services Group
10.2011 - 04.2015
NQF Level 6 in HR Management - Human Resources Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
02.2011 - 03.2015
HR Generalist
Discovery Limited
5 2022 - Current
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