HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development allowance

Dynamic virtual work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Specialist focused on Talent Acquisition to join our fully remote global team. You will own end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing to offers, in a remote-first culture that values innovation.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in talent acquisition, a Bachelor’s degree, strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and the ability to partner with hiring managers across time zones. Proficiency with HRIS and recruitment platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Experience with remote or tech-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for various roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract candidates.
• Screen resumes and conduct interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements.
• Extend offers and manage pre-boarding.
• Utilise HRIS and recruitment platforms to track progress.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing skills

Candidate assessment

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Recruitment platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized and driven HR Specialist focused on Talent Acquisition to join their fully remote global team. This role is critical in identifying, attracting, and onboarding top talent to meet the company's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to managing the offer stage, all within a virtual setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment expert to contribute to building a high-performing workforce and to thrive in a flexible, remote-first culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for various roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidate qualifications.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define job requirements.
• Extend offers of employment and manage the pre-boarding process.
• Utilise HRIS and recruitment platforms to track candidate progress and manage data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a remote or tech-focused environment.
• Proven ability to source candidates using various online platforms and techniques.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employer branding.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills suitable for remote collaboration .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual work environment.