Kayli Bester Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

Europe

• Collaborate with hiring managers, sourcers, scheduling partners and stakeholders multiple times per week align recruitment strategies with business objectives, conduct search kick-off meetings, and facilitate feedback sessions.• Independently create unbiased job descriptions using RoleMapper and post them on various platforms like Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards to attract qualified candidates for Zoom and WorkVivo roles.• Conduct resume reviews, pre-screening interviews, and assess candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit. Maintain candidate relationships, providing timely feedback and updates throughout the recruitment process.• Coordinate interviews with recruitment coordinators and Paradox, ensuring a smooth process for both candidates and hiring managers, while working with cross-functional teams. Advanced knowledge of EMEA visa regulations, collaborating closely with Legal and Immigration teams.• Develop and promote a strong employer brand within the tech and engineering community to attract top talent, staying informed about industry trends and competitor activities.• Keep accurate candidate records and recruitment metrics using tools like Excel, Tableau, Workday, and Asana to track progress and analyse effectiveness.

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Engage directly with hiring managers on a daily basis, understand their specific hiring needs across various departments, provide regular updates, and offer strategic advice on talent acquisition strategies for long-term business objectives.• Develop robust relationships with key stakeholders within the client organization, ensuring a profound understanding of their business operations, corporate culture, and nuanced recruitment requirements to effectively tailor recruitment strategies and solutions.• Lead and manage a diverse team of recruiters, providing hands-on guidance, continuous support, and comprehensive training programs aimed at optimizing recruitment processes, fostering team cohesion, and achieving strategic hiring objectives.• Conduct thorough probation reviews for new team members to assess their integration and provide constructive feedback, and conducting regular performance reviews to set clear performance objectives, offer continuous feedback, and facilitate career development opportunities• Develop and execute customized recruitment strategies designed to attract and retain top technical talent, utilising market insights and industry trends • Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial job postings and candidate sourcing through to screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and successful onboarding, ensuring adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.• Maintain proactive and transparent communication channels with hiring managers, candidates, and team members throughout the recruitment process, ensuring alignment on expectations and resolution of any recruitment challenges.• Design and deliver specialized training materials focused on technical recruitment methodologies, equipping the recruitment team and hiring managers with advanced skills in candidate sourcing, assessment techniques, and effective interviewing strategies to enhance overall recruitment effectiveness and success rates.

Emea, United Kingdom; Usa: Canada; Hong Kong; South Africa; India

LevelUP, a leading global provider of talent and HR advisory services. LevelUP is a leading global provider of talent and HR advisory services. We help clients achieve their operational goals through results-driven human capital solutions that combine subject matter expertise, best practices, and innovative technology. We are well known for delivering a positive experience for clients and candidates. Our solutions are designed to meet the unique demands of our clients and our approach to resourcing ensures that you attract, recruit, and retain best-in-class talent.LevelUP is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).• Utilize online resources, applicant tracking systems, and networks to source qualified candidates and develop a network of contacts for proactive recruitment.• Review resumes to match position requirements, keep stakeholders informed, and build a pipeline of key talent for immediate hire.• Implement recruitment policies and procedures, collaborating with senior leadership on personnel needs and search assignments.• Regular meetings with hiring manager departments to understand departmental culture, inform candidates accurately, and maintain good relations within HR.• Manage communications with candidates and vendors, develop job descriptions, conduct behavioral-based interviews, and coordinate interview logistics.• Lead and document post-interview debriefs, oversee the recruiting lifecycle, including offer negotiation and closing, and conduct follow-up calls.• Maintain accurate documentation of all recruiting activities, work with the staffing team on staffing plans, and assist with internal hiring.• Stay updated on recruiting trends, use HR systems to capture metrics and ensure data quality, assist in preparing QBR, and support HR projects.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and hiring top-tier talent for technology and IT roles, for back and middle office in all asset classes (Fixed Income, Equities, Credit, Interest Rates, Foreign exchange (FX), Commodities).• Roles placed include Software Engineers (Java, Python, C#, C++, R, etc.), Trade floor support, Data Engineers, Cloud application developers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Data Scientists, Cybersecurity Analysts, etc. ranging from Associate to Director level.• Experienced in utilizing Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) and Bullhorn to streamline the recruitment process, manage candidate pipelines, and track applicant status.• Used LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, Jobsite, eFinancialCareers, cold calling and various other job boards for sourcing initiatives.• Collaborative partner to on-site team and hiring managers to providing strategic guidance and developing effective recruitment strategies to meet their technical staffing needs.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering a seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle while building and maintaining relationships.

United Kingdom

• Led and mentored a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, facilitating growth through effective onboarding, training, and daily guidance. Provided ongoing support while analyzing metrics to drive targeted performance.• Fostered enduring client relationships through consistent communication via email, in-person meetings, and video conferences. Discussed candidate progress, addressed needs, introduced new roles, and solicited feedback to nurture partnerships.• Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments, including reference checks and third-party (MIE) verifications. Managed psychometric testing implementation to align hiring decisions with organizational values.• Managed interview scheduling and monitored candidate progress from engagement to placement. Offered continuous support throughout the candidate lifecycle.• Specialize in a niche market including analytics leaders (including principals, heads of, directors), data engineers, data scientists, computer vision & machine vision engineers machine learning engineers/developers, AI engineers/developers, DevOps engineers, digital transformation specialists, customer success managers, business development manager and product roles (UI/UX/Product owners/head of product)Reason for leaving: Fixed contract ended. Was offered a permanent contract but decided to explore opportunities that offered learning and development in various skills, tools, technologies, processes and markets.

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Collaborated closely with consultants, candidates, and clients throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle.• Employed proactive candidate sourcing strategies, demonstrating expertise in utilizing CRM systems, notably Oracle.• Upheld a superior level of customer service, conducting activities such as interviewing, testing, and comprehensive reference checks.• Demonstrated proficiency in job advertisement placement, candidate sourcing, screening, and client interaction.• Provided administrative support, generated reports, and ensured compliance adherence. Additionally, leveraged various recruitment sourcing techniques including LinkedIn Recruiter to identify top talent.Reason for leaving: Fixed contract ended and relocated to the USA

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

• Manager of international students which entailed administration, assistant, welcoming and on-going support for international students• My role involved organizing fundraising, planning events, providing community service (in volunteer roles)• General administration and assistance to the faculty and university as a whole.• Provided a link between the faculty and the students to provide a mutually beneficial and rewarding experience for all parties involved• Managing conflicts and liaising with students to mitigate and resolve potential problems before they occurred• Sourcing of academically exceptional students from across the globe, interviewing, psychometric testing, and onboardingReason for leaving: Fixed contract ended and I completed my studies at this institute

Gauteng, South Africa

• Organizing front line employees, ensuring an effective workflow.• I assisted with administration tasks such as cashing up and inventory checks using the relevant technological- and software systems.

Gauteng, South Africa

• Setting up of the venues, the handling of projects, ensuring smooth communication between the company, senior management, and artists• I was able to develop essential interpersonal relationship- and communication skills due to the critical (and often sensitive) nature of dealing with high-profile artists• This role furthermore allowed me to focus on working as a team member, leading a team of 12, and working autonomously.

Gauteng, South Africa

• I assisted with making presentations, handling financial enquiries, HR assistant in recruitment, training and talent acquisition as well as communicating a tour over from company to schools.• Aside from finding my dream occupation I gained experience in analytics, administration, Information Technologies and interpersonal and communication skills with regards to senior management and schools (management and students).

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management, 6.5 On A 7-Point Scale

Courses completed: • Principles of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations • Advanced Human Resource Development • Advanced.

Master'S Degree, International Business, 6.5 On A 7-Point- Scale

Courses completed: • Principles of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations • Advanced Human Resource Development • Advanced.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Activities and Societies: Commercio First Years Committee Golden Key Sport Committee Courses competed: Business Calculations General.