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Michelle Moodley

@michellemoodley

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I am an experienced HR Talent Acquisition Specialist connecting top talent with business growth.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior talent acquisition role in a growth-oriented telecoms or tech company where I can lead end-to-end recruitment, drive transformation (EE & skills development), coach leaders, and enhance employer branding while delivering measurable hiring outcomes.

I am an accomplished HR Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 19 years' experience in the telecommunications industry, specializing in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent while supporting broad HR functions.

I have a strong track record of securing significant contracts, improving candidate retention, and driving client satisfaction through end-to-end recruitment, regional hiring initiatives, and cost-effective sourcing strategies across EMEA regions.

I partner closely with stakeholders to align recruitment with business strategy, champion transformation initiatives such as Employment Equity and skills development, coach leadership on inclusive hiring, and continuously improve processes and employer branding.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Talent Acquisition Specialist

BCX

Jul 2018 - Oct 2024 (6 years 3 months)

Provided specialist talent acquisition and onboarding services, managing the full recruitment cycle and stakeholder partnerships; drove Employment Equity and skills development initiatives while improving candidate retention and client satisfaction.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Onboarding Employment Equity Act Stakeholder Management Candidate Sourcing Diversity & Inclusion

HR Consultant

Fastnet

Jan 2013 - Oct 2018 (5 years 9 months)

Supported the Head of HR in HR administration and recruitment operations, preparing vacancy announcements, screening candidates, conducting interviews and compiling HR reports to meet recruitment targets.

HR Administration Operations Recruitment Onboarding Employee Relations HRIS Performance Management

Recruitment Consultant

Capacity (Adcorp Group)

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (11 months)

Generated revenue by sourcing and placing candidates, selling permanent placement solutions, developing new business through cold-calling and maintaining strong client relationships.

Business Development Candidate Sourcing Sales Client Relationship Management Cold Calling Database Management

Recruitment Specialist

Nokia Siemens Networks

Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year)

Led EMEA South recruitment drives, managing end-to-end hiring for engineers and project managers across Africa and the Middle East while advising managers on people processes and policy interpretation.

EMEA Recruitment Candidate Sourcing Stakeholder Engagement Interviewing Onboarding Recruitment Strategy HRIS

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower SA

Mar 2007 - Aug 2010 (3 years 5 months)

Developed business opportunities and placed permanent candidates in engineering, telecoms and IT; conducted interviews, maintained client relationships and ensured profitable, high-quality placements.