Grad Recruitment manager

Line of Service
Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. Youll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firms people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.

It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. Youll focus on engaging the most qualified candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role Summary:

The Graduate Recruitment Manager will be responsible for the management of the graduate team, delivery of the intake requirements on the assigned graduate portfolio and the development of strategies and communications in order to attract the best graduate talent to the PwC brand.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Undergraduate degree from a recognised university

Experience required:

Minimum 2 years working experience as a Graduate Recruitment Manager with a large portfolio, hiring in excess of 600 graduates per annum.

Alternatively, minimum 4 years working experience as a Graduate Recruitment Manager with a medium portfolio, hiring in excess of 300 graduates per annum.

Responsibilities of role:

• Managing the North Region Graduate team


• Set, facilitate and drive the Audit and non-Audit partner meetings (nationally) - and determine, discuss and track targets


• Conduct an annual update and verification of the screening questions and qualifying process across all grad programmes and Neptune


• Operational management of Graduate Application portal


• Manage all QMR deliverables and reporting


• Draw up, and sign an SLA with business regarding the various grad programmes


• Develop and run monthly, quarterly and annual reporting dashboards


• Training staff members on Grad Recruitment best practice as well as new developments in the arena


• Manage all Strategic relationships - SAICA, etc


• Manage, track and report on transformation targets


• Manage the candidate experience, feedback analysis and corrective actions (team)


• Monthly reporting and responding to HC Risk controls


• Manage the FITT assessment portfolio


• Manage the Bursary portfolio


• Bursary Oversight - reporting and financial impact analysis


• Future skills (identify measurement tools, plan training events, upskilling and facilitation. Planning annually - identify key talent and positioning


• Manage (compile and reconcile) graduate bursaries


• Ad Hoc projects

Skill sets required:

• Strong planning and organisational skills


• Strong communication skills - verbal and written


• Ability to manage difficult stakeholders and influence by means of consulting


• Data analysis skills


• Attention to detail

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwCs Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date
April 1, 2023