Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to spearhead our remote talent acquisition efforts from anywhere, delivering strategic hiring for executive and niche roles.

You will lead a team of recruiters, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and partner with clients to build robust talent pipelines. This senior role emphasizes performance, analytics, and an exceptional candidate experience in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment, with leadership experience.
• Proven track record building remote recruitment teams.
• Strong data analysis and reporting to drive strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote recruitment team.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies globally.
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle for executive and niche roles.
• Partner with clients to build robust talent pipelines.
• Utilize analytics to track metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Champion employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.

Skills

Leadership

Talent acquisition

Remote team management

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

HR analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy, is looking for a highly motivated Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to spearhead their remote talent acquisition efforts. This senior position requires a strategic thinker with a passion for identifying and attracting exceptional talent. You will lead a team, drive innovative recruitment strategies, and work closely with clients to meet their most challenging hiring needs. This role offers the unique advantage of operating from anywhere, fostering a truly global reach for candidate sourcing and client support, and is perfect for an established leader ready to make a significant impact in a fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance and collaborative remote culture.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract passive and active candidates globally.
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle for executive and niche roles, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Partner with clients to build robust talent pipelines and understand complex workforce planning needs.
• Utilize advanced analytics and reporting to track key recruitment metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Champion employer branding initiatives to attract top talent to our client's partner organizations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing recruitment teams, preferably in a remote setting.
• Deep understanding of various sourcing methodologies, recruitment technologies, and HR best practices.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted relationships with clients and candidates.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting to drive recruitment strategy.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and performance bonuses.
• Full remote working arrangement, providing ultimate flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and rewarding recruitment projects.
• A supportive and dynamic virtual team environment focused on success.