Remote HR Specialist - Recruitment

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Remote-friendly SA

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote HR Specialist focused on Recruitment to lead end-to-end hiring for multiple roles across the organization. The role emphasizes candidate experience, sourcing strategies, and remote collaboration with hiring managers.

The ideal candidate has full-cycle recruitment experience, strong interviewing skills, and proficiency with ATS platforms. This remote position offers flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Recruitment Specialist or similar HR recruitment role.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment, especially in remote settings.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms and ATS.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle remotely from job posting to offer.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess suitability.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and guide the process.
• Maintain the candidate database and provide reporting on recruitment metrics.
• Enhance employer branding to attract top talent.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Remote recruitment

Interviewing

ATS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Psychology

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized and proactive Remote HR Specialist focused on Recruitment to join their fully remote team. This position will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles across the organization. You will play a vital role in attracting top talent, ensuring an excellent candidate experience, and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to meet the company's growing talent needs. This role requires a keen eye for talent and the ability to operate effectively in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing and offer management, all remotely.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate suitability and cultural fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide guidance throughout the process.
• Maintain the candidate database and ensure accurate reporting on recruitment metrics.
• Enhance the employer branding efforts to attract top talent to the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Specialist or in a similar HR recruitment role.
• Demonstrated success in full-cycle recruitment, particularly in a remote setting.
• Experience using various recruitment platforms and ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement planning.
• Flexibility to work from any location within South Africa.
• Professional development opportunities and training in modern recruitment techniques.
• Be part of a dynamic, remote-first company culture focused on growth and innovation.