Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

Leadership role

Client variety

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to guide a team of recruiters, shape strategies and partnerships with key clients across industries. The role blends remote collaboration with on-site engagement to drive high-impact talent outcomes.

You will mentor junior recruiters, manage complex campaigns, and monitor recruitment data to deliver exceptional service, while shaping innovative acquisition approaches and sustaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience mentoring junior recruiters is essential.
• Proven track record managing complex recruitment projects with outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing guidance and support.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for senior and complex roles across diverse sectors.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Oversee talent pipeline development and candidate engagement initiatives.
• Analyze recruitment data and provide insights to clients and the internal team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Recruitment strategy

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is searching for a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to join their team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role operates on a hybrid model, requiring both remote collaboration and on-site presence as needed for client meetings and team engagement. As a Lead Partner, you will guide and mentor junior recruiters, manage complex recruitment projects, and foster strategic partnerships with key clients across various industries. You will be instrumental in shaping recruitment strategies and ensuring the delivery of exceptional talent acquisition services. This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and growing consultancy, influencing recruitment outcomes and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing guidance and support.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for senior and complex roles across diverse sectors.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Oversee talent pipeline development and candidate engagement initiatives.
• Analyze recruitment data and provide insights to clients and the internal team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (6+ years) in talent acquisition or recruitment, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proven track record of managing complex recruitment projects and delivering exceptional results.
• Strong understanding of various industries and functional roles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in mentoring or managing junior recruitment professionals is essential.
• Proficiency in modern recruitment technologies and methodologies.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability to a hybrid work environment and a collaborative leadership style.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a significant performance-driven bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and essential face-to-face interaction.
• Leadership opportunity with direct impact on team development and client strategy.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and challenging recruitment mandates.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.