Talent Partner – Africa & NALI at Unilever

JOB PURPOSE

• We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Talent Acquisition Expert to join our team. As a Talent Partner, you will support business leaders in understanding and addressing our talent needs. You will proactively engage in resource planning and people forums, executing the recruitment agenda. Your role will also involve advising on recruitment practices, leading the recruitment of strategic positions, with the of Recruitment Specialists – Sourcers, to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• ​​Define and execute regional recruitment strategies in alignment with the Global Recruitment Strategy and ED&I targets.
• Identify talent pooling priorities and implement the Employer Brand strategy.
• Build stakeholder relationships by collaborating with senior leaders, vendors, and HR functions to ensure strategic alignment and compliance. Foster a partnering approach by understanding business needs and supporting them in finding the right talent solutions.
• Support Workforce Planning and People Forums for WL2.
• Collaborate with the HUB team to deliver top-tier talent acquisition, promoting a unified One Team Culture between the Market and HUB.
• Provide strategic market intelligence and insights to inform hiring decisions, including competitor movements, emerging skillsets, and talent availability.
• Apply advanced assessment techniques and behavioral insights to evaluate candidates effectively and ensure alignment with future-fit talent needs.
• Lead WL1+ (High Partnering) and WL2+ recruitment processes in partnership with Recruitment Specialists and Sourcers, conducting interviews, supporting Hiring Managers’ decisions, and ensuring offer acceptance.
• Engage in problem-solving, propose process improvements, and assist in coordinating recruitment efforts.
• Optimize recruitment processes by ensuring global process adoption, addressing local challenges, and championing diversity.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• ​​3-5 years’ experience in talent acquisition, or a related field.  
• ​Strong leadership and team management skills.  
• ​Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• ​Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.  
• ​Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.  
• ​Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. ​

Skills

• Strategic Talent Acquisition  
• Business Partnering
• Stakeholder management 
• Collaboration 
• Innovation Mindset & Digital Awareness  
• Data Driven Decision Making  
• Customer Experience
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Foresight
• Advanced Candidate Assessment
• Workforce Planning Insight