Remote Head of Talent Acquisition

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Head of Talent Acquisition to build and lead a global recruitment function from a fully remote setting. Based in South Africa, you will develop and execute a comprehensive TA strategy that supports rapid growth, enhances candidate experience, and advances employer branding and DEI initiatives.

You will oversee end-to-end recruitment for all roles, mentor a remote team, forecast hiring needs with senior leadership, and use data analytics to continuously

Qualifications

• 10+ years in talent acquisition with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Experience in building and scaling recruitment functions in tech or high-growth environments.
• Expertise in developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, employer branding, and DEI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of global recruitment markets and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing remote teams in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable, global talent acquisition strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, remote-based talent acquisition team.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for all roles, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a positive candidate experience.
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within recruitment practices and outcomes.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure recruitment effectiveness, identify trends, and inform strategy.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Stakeholder management

Employer branding

DEI initiatives

Workforce planning

Data analytics

Global recruitment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding tech company, is seeking a visionary Remote Head of Talent Acquisition to build and lead their global recruitment function. This fully remote leadership role is based in South Africa and is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that supports the company's ambitious growth plans. You will oversee all aspects of recruitment, from employer branding and candidate experience to diversity & inclusion initiatives and workforce planning, operating entirely from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scalable, global talent acquisition strategy aligned with company objectives.


• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, remote-based talent acquisition team.


• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for all roles, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a positive candidate experience.


• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.


• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within recruitment practices and outcomes.


• Utilize data and analytics to measure recruitment effectiveness, identify trends, and inform strategy.


• Partner closely with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing recruitment teams.


• Proven experience in building and scaling recruitment functions, ideally within tech or high-growth environments.


• Expertise in developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, employer branding, and DEI initiatives.


• Strong understanding of global recruitment markets and best practices.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience managing remote teams and working in a fully remote environment is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus opportunities.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.


• Opportunity to shape the talent strategy of a growing, innovative company.


• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.


• Support for professional development and continuous learning.