Dawn Carolissen

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location of Dawn CarolissenCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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  • About me

    HR Manager & Talent Acquisition Specialist with 17+ years in recruitment, team leadership, and process optimization. Skilled in sourcing, screening, onboarding, retention, and proficient in ATS, HRIS, and social media.

  • Education

    • University of the western cape

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree public administration
  • Experience

    • A24 group medical staffing

      Nov 2007 - Jun 2024
      360 recruitment consultant

      360-Recruitment Expertise: Managed full recruitment process for doctors and allied health professionals.Client Liaison: Collaborated with medical practices to address staffing needs and negotiate agency fees.Compliance & Data Protection: Ensured adherence to UK data protection laws, UK Border Agency standards, CQC regulations, and safeguarding requirements.Staff Sourcing: Sourced and supplied temporary healthcare staff across hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes in the UK and South Africa.Networking & Relationship Building: Developed strong relationships with clients and candidates through telephonic and in-person networking.Recruitment Methods: Utilized headhunting, job boards, and social media for both permanent and temporary recruitment.HR Administration: Managed time-sheets, HR administration, and maintained data accuracy in line with legal requirements.Team Leadership: Led teams to achieve service levels, sales targets, and performance indicators, and conducted performance appraisals.Product & Process Development: Contributed to the development of products and processes based on client feedback.Candidate Relationship Management: Built strong candidate relationships, conducted interviews, and ensured background checks and referencing.Career Progression at A24 Group:2007: Researcher (UK division)2009: Research Team Leader2010: Recruitment Specialist2013: SA Recruitment Consultant (Nursing Services of South Africa)2015: SA Locum Recruitment Specialist2018: Out of Hours 360 Recruitment & Chat Support ConsultantProcess Improvement: Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and meet deadlines while navigating regulations.Critical Thinking & Tech Proficiency: Demonstrated strong critical thinking, time management, and tech proficiency across roles. Show less

    • Jts fire control systems

      Jan 2017 - now
      Hr manager - talent acquisition specialist

      Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership: Led recruitment efforts across multiple departments, ensuring timely placement of top talent with high quality and fit.Collaboration with Department Heads: Partnered with department heads to understand workforce needs, define job requirements, and prioritize roles from entry-level to executive positions.Sourcing Strategy Development: Designed and executed sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, job fairs, and employee referral programs to attract a diverse talent pool.Candidate Screening and Interviews: Managed candidate screening, interviews, and assessments, guiding hiring managers in making objective and fair hiring decisions.Job Description and Recruitment Process Standardization: Oversaw the development of job descriptions, interview guides, and recruitment metrics for consistent and streamlined processes.Candidate Experience Management: Enhanced candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and engagement throughout the recruitment process.Recruitment System Utilization: Utilized ATS and HRIS to manage and track recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.Onboarding and Integration: Conducted onboarding to ensure smooth transitions for new hires and alignment with organizational culture.Retention Strategy Development: Implemented retention strategies by collaborating with managers to address employee satisfaction and performance issues.Data-Driven Improvement: Analyzed recruitment data and trends to refine sourcing strategies, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of talent acquisition. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 150 hour advanced tefl/tesol certificate

      Tefl universal
      Jan 2024
    • Financial computing / basic bookkeeping incl pastel accounting

      Cape peninsula university of technology
      Sept 2014