Lerato Festile

Experienced Human Resources and Recruitment Professional with over 5 years experience in Human Resources Administration, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Employee Engagements, Performance Management, Training Coordinating, HR Compliance and HR Operations.

Strong

Knowledge of South African Labour legislation and HR best practices.

Human Resources Officer Junior - Wits Health Consortium

(2017-10 - 2022-11)

• Managed end to end recruitment and selection processes from requisition to onboarding.
• Drafted job advertisement, job descriptions, interview guide and appointment documentation.
• Conducted candidate screening, shortlisted, interviews and reference checks.
• Performed employment verification checks, MIE, SAMS, UN, SANC and HPCSA.
• Coordinated employee induction and Orientation programmes.
• Maintained employee records and HR documentation using sharepoint and HR Systems.
• Supported employee relations matters and advised managers on HR Policies and Labour Legislation.
• Facilitated performance Management training and Policy implementation.
• Coordinated learning and development initiatives and employee training programmers.
• Conducted payroll audits, variance checks and payroll administration support.
• Prepared employment contracts, contract extensions, terminations, confirmation Letters, maternity documentation and UI19 forms.
• Compiled weekly, monthly and executive HR Reporting.
• Developed and implemented employee engagement activities.
• Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through regular site visits and meetings.

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Mshindi Consulting

(2024-08 - 2025-01)

• Managed full 360 degree recruitment lifecycle accross multiple industries.
• Identified and developed business opportunities.
• Consulted in hiring managers on recruitment strategies and workforce planning.
• Sourced candidates through LinkedIn, PNET, career junction, Career24, job boards and referrals
• Conducted candidate screening, interviews and assessments.
• Maintained candidates database and recruitment trackers.
• Prepared recruitment reports and client updates.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships.

Recruitment Consultant - HR Oceana

(2025-10 - 2025-10)

• Conducted candidates sourcing and talent acquisition activities.
• Screened and assessed suitability.
• Matched candidates to client recruitment policies and procedures.
• Maintained candidate records and Recruitment databases.

Debt Collector - Vericred Collections

(2025-03 - 2025-06)

• Managed debtor commnunication through telephone and email correspondence.
• Negotiated payment arrangement and repayment plans.
• Maintained accurate records of collections activities.
• Ensured compliance with legal and ethical debt collection standards.

National Diploma - Human Resources Management - South West Gauteng College (2013 - 2016)

N4-N6 - Human Resources Management - South West Gauteng College (2013-2016)

Matric - Orlando West High School (2009)