Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Remote

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote

Professional development

Advanced recruitment technologies

Global team culture

Job summary

Placements24 client is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for senior roles across industries. This fully remote position serves a global client base, including South Africa and beyond, requiring expert sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder partnership.

You will build talent pipelines, leverage advanced sourcing tools, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience while advising hiring managers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Proven track record recruiting for senior-level roles.
• Expertise in sourcing tools, social media platforms, and ATS.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for remote work.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote, flexible environment.
• Strong employer branding and candidate experience knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for complex senior-level roles.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies globally.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate qualifications and fit.
• Build and nurture strong talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Collaborate with clients and hiring managers to understand needs and provide strategic advice.
• Manage candidate experience with timely feedback and communication.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Full-cycle recruitment

Remote recruitment

Candidate relationships

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Boolean search tools

Job description

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their fully remote team. This position is critical for identifying, attracting, and engaging top-tier talent for their diverse client base across South Africa and internationally. You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, build strong candidate relationships, and partner closely with hiring managers to ensure successful recruitment outcomes. This role is perfect for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a remote work environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a passion for connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities, contributing to the company's global reach and innovative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for complex and senior-level roles across various industries.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates globally.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and nurture strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs and provide strategic advice.
• Manage candidate experience with professionalism, ensuring timely feedback and communication.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a strong focus on sourcing and full-cycle management.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting for specialized or executive-level roles.
• Expertise in using various sourcing tools, social media platforms, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Exceptional communication , negotiation, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote interaction.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and thrive in a remote, flexible work environment.
• Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, reflecting the senior nature of the role.
• Fully remote working arrangement, providing ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in talent acquisition.
• Access to advanced recruitment technologies and resources.
• A collaborative and supportive global team culture that values innovation and results.