Nolene Van Rooyen

Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Oasis Crescent

About

I am a Senior HR and Talent Acquisition professional with 19 years’ experience supporting businesses through practical, structured people management. I am known for being a steady, supportive presence in complex or poorly structured environments, where clear advice and compliance matter. My experience spans end-to-end recruitment, HR management, employee relations, HR analysis, and payroll and compliance support. I work closely with managers to provide sound, pragmatic advice, ensuring HR decisions are fair, compliant, and aligned with business needs. I bring structure where processes are unclear, use HR data and analysis to inform decisions, and am particularly strong in navigating labour compliance and risk. I value clear communication, consistency, and doing the right thing for both the business and its people. I am most effective in environments that value practical HR, trust experience, and need calm, reliable guidance rather than theory.

Country

South Africa

City

Cape Town

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Computer Literacy, Talent Mapping, Professional Skills, Market Analysis, Decision-Making, HR Operations, Candidate Selection, Restructures, Presentations, Relationship Development, Negotiation, Candidate Experience, Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Middle Management, HR Reports, Uncertainty, Tenacious Work Ethic, Build Strong Relationships, Niche Talent Acquisition

Experience

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oasis Crescent

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Talent Acquisition & HR Professional (Recruitment, HR support, compliance, analysis)

HR Business Partner

Senwes

2017-1 - 2022-9 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Klerksdorp Area, South Africa

HR Business Partner for Hinterland. HR support to 64 retail branches across the country. Staffing: correct placement, legal compliance, availability, administration of HR systems and processes. Labour Relations: case handling and suspension, advising Line and maintain stable LR climate Leadership: great working relationships, deliver service, effective communication, drive new initiatives and foster team spirit Training and Development: succession plans for critical skills, promotional training, staff development, coach and direct on employee engagement Payroll: VIP people

Human Resources Officer

AngloGold Ashanti

2011-9 - 2017-1 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Vaal River Operations - Moab Khotsong Mine

Conduct analyses to determine staffing numbers, skills and needs to meet the organisation's objectives Prepare associated management reports on matters such as wages, leave and training Use a number of management information systems to record the organisation's human resources Provide information to management on personnel policies and procedures, including equal opportunity programs Assist with implimentation of organisational changes (for example, those following from industrial relations legislation, revised job classification structures or technological changes) Maintain personnel records tracking employment history, promotions, transfers, salaries and training Labour budgets and Life of Mine – Liaising with relevant stakeholders and providing final documents and presentations to management. LMS, TM1, BO, BI and SAP (super user). Internal audit wrt legal Compliance. Monitoring of AHRO performance. IR report management and compliance tracking

Senior Human Resources Officer (acting)

AngloGold Ashanti

2013-9 - 2014-2 · 6 mos

Vaal River

Staffing: correct placement, legal compliance, availability, administration of HR systems and processes. Labour Relations: case handling and suspension, advising Line and maintain stable LR climate Leadership: great working relationships, deliver service, effective communication, drive new initiatives and foster team spirit Training and Development: succession plans for critical skills, promotional training, staff development, coach and direct on employee engagement

Assistant Human Resources Officer

AngloGold Ashanti

2009-9 - 2011-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Vaal River Operations - Moab Khotsong Mine

To ensure that the operating criteria within each of these areas namely, Staffing, Labour Relations and Legal requirements of the Human Resource, are met consistently and efficiently.