Talent Partner - Africa & NALI

Reports to: Talent Manager – In Market

Scope: Africa and Nali (North Africa, Levant, and Iraq)

Location: South Africa, Durban.

Terms & Conditions: Full-time. Local terms only

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.   

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.  

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

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results.  

• You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience.  

• You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way. 

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. 

• You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better. 

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.  

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is an office-based role in Durban (site) and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.