Background

Everyone has the power to make a difference. And when we’re all working towards the same shared vision, nothing is out of reach. That’s what we believe, and why our 125,000+ Associates around the world are empowered to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow. Because we know, the world we want tomorrow starts ...

As a Temporary Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Mars, you will play a key role in creating an exceptional candidate experience by supporting the coordination and execution of the talent acquisition process. You will be responsible for driving interview scheduling, managing logistics, and supporting documentation and reporting. This role is critical in positioning Mars as a top employer across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Qualifications and Requirements

What are we looking for?

• A university graduate, preferably with postgraduate studies in HR.
• One or more years of administrative experience, or a bright, recent graduate.
• Comfort with scheduling interviews across multiple time zones.
• Strong computer and tech skills, with experience in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday).
• Experience working in a highly collaborative team environment and the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-centric focus.

Key Responsibilities

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Serve as the first point of contact for candidates, providing relevant information and ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage all interview scheduling and logistics for candidates and assessors, both virtual and on-site.
• Generate and manage key Talent Acquisition reports, extracting timely insights.
• Act as a Mars ambassador, building a strong employer reputation during every interaction.
• Liaise with Line Managers to ensure smooth screening, selection, and interview logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate documentation in our applicant tracking system.

• Serve as the first point of contact for candidates, providing relevant information and ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage all interview scheduling and logistics for candidates and assessors, both virtual and on-site.
• Generate and manage key Talent Acquisition reports, extracting timely insights.
• Act as a Mars ambassador, building a strong employer reputation during every interaction.
• Liaise with Line Managers to ensure smooth screening, selection, and interview logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate documentation in our applicant tracking system.

• Scheduling interviews across multiple time zones
• Outlook
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday)
• Collaborative team environment
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer-centric focus

• University graduate, preferably with postgraduate studies in HR
• One or more years of administrative experience, or a bright, recent graduate