Remote HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition Focus

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Fully remote work setup

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote HR Generalist with a Talent Acquisition focus to drive recruitment across departments in a remote-first South Africa setup. You will own the full lifecycle—from job postings and sourcing to interviews and offers—ensuring alignment with company culture and growth goals.

The role requires 3–5 years in HR generalist positions with a strong TA background, excellent interviewing skills, and proficiency with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, psychology or related field.
• 3-5 years of HR generalist experience with talent acquisition focus.
• Proven full-cycle recruitment ability, preferably remotely.
• Strong knowledge of modern recruitment tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment cycle from posting to offer negotiation.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout process.
• Maintain recruitment data and report on hiring metrics.

Skills

Talent acquisition

HR generalist

Communication skills

Interviewing

Remote work

ATS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented and motivated Remote HR Generalist with a specialization in Talent Acquisition to join their fully distributed team. This role is crucial for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent across various departments, ensuring the company continues to grow with skilled professionals. You will manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, utilizing innovative strategies to find candidates who align with the company's culture and goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment-focused HR professional to excel in a remote-first environment, impacting the company's workforce from anywhere in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing and offer negotiation.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and define role requirements.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and generate reports on key hiring metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in HR generalist roles with a strong focus on talent acquisition.
• Proven success in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in a remote setting.
• Excellent understanding of modern recruitment techniques and tools (e.g., ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work setup.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development in talent acquisition and HR.