HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Specialist focusing on Talent Acquisition for a fully remote role. You will own the end-to-end recruitment process, source top talent, conduct screenings, and partner with hiring managers to build a strong candidate pipeline.

The role emphasizes an exceptional candidate experience, negotiation skills, and the use of modern sourcing tools in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Proven sourcing ability across platforms and techniques.
• Strong recruitment best practices and employer branding.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ATS and HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across the organization.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract candidates.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for skills and fit.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand needs.
• Ensure a seamless positive candidate experience.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Screening & interviewing

Employer branding

Communication skills

Negotiation

ATS

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented HR Specialist focusing on Talent Acquisition to join their fully remote team. This role is critical in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet the evolving needs of the organization. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to extending offers, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate recruiter to leverage cutting-edge tools and strategies in a flexible, remote-first environment, significantly impacting the company's growth and talent pool.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles across the organization.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate skills and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide guidance.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to source candidates using various platforms and techniques.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employer branding.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work hours.
• Fully remote work arrangement, enabling work-life balance.
• Access to continuous learning resources and professional development opportunities.