Global Talent Acquisition Manager - Remote Focus

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 3,005,000 - 4,007,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive stock options

Bonus structure

Fully remote global role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Global Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our remote-first recruitment operations worldwide. The role focuses on designing and implementing a scalable TA strategy, building a distributed team, and ensuring top talent worldwide is attracted and hired.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of global labor markets, advanced recruitment technologies, and a passion for building diverse and inclusive workforces in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in talent acquisition with 3+ years leading global teams.
• Proven track record designing scalable TA strategies for large, dispersed orgs.
• Knowledge of global labor markets, laws, and best practices.
• Experience with ATS, CRM, and AI sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global talent acquisition strategy for remote-first workforce.
• Lead and mentor a distributed recruitment team worldwide.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle across international locations.
• Implement and optimize recruitment tech and employer branding initiatives.
• Track metrics and report to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with international labor laws.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Employer branding

Talent marketing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ATS

CRM

AI sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding multinational corporation, is seeking an experienced and visionary Global Talent Acquisition Manager to lead their remote-first recruitment operations. This critical role, based remotely but with oversight across the globe, will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a scalable and effective talent acquisition strategy. You will build and lead a high-performing, distributed recruitment team, ensuring the attraction and hiring of exceptional talent worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of talent acquisition in a company that embraces innovation and flexibility. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of global talent markets, advanced recruitment technologies, and a passion for building diverse and inclusive workforces from a fully remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and supporting a remote-first workforce.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing global team of talent acquisition specialists.
• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle for all levels of positions across various international locations.
• Implement and optimize recruitment technologies, including ATS, CRM, and AI-powered sourcing tools.
• Develop employer branding initiatives to attract top talent and enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Establish and track key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire) and provide regular reports to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all international labor laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.
• Foster strong partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand their talent needs and provide strategic guidance.
• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition process.
• Continuously benchmark and implement best practices in global talent acquisition.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing global teams.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing successful talent acquisition strategies for large, geographically dispersed organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of global labor markets, recruitment best practices, and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing and optimizing various recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM, AI sourcing tools).
• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to recruitment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with employer branding and talent marketing strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote-first work environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Executive stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Extensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for continued learning.
• The autonomy and flexibility of a fully remote global role.
• Opportunity to lead significant strategic initiatives within a growing company.
• Access to cutting-edge HR technology and tools.
• Relocation assistance if required for initial setup (though the role is remote).
• Performance-driven recognition and rewards program.