Remote HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote HR Specialist focused on Talent Acquisition to join a fully remote team. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, source candidates, interview, and extend offers while shaping innovative strategies to meet global talent needs from your home office.

The role emphasizes sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates, collaborating with hiring managers, and maintaining ATS data with timely status updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of recruitment/Talent Acquisition experience, preferably remote.
• Proven success sourcing and hiring for diverse roles across departments.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment tools; strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for multiple roles across the organization.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse applicants.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and advise on best practices.
• Use job boards, social media, and networks to identify passive and active candidates.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS and provide regular recruitment status reports.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and skilled Remote HR Specialist with a focus on Talent Acquisition to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in attracting and securing top talent globally for the organization, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. You will manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers, and will play a key part in developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to meet the company's evolving talent needs in a competitive market. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the company's growth by building high-performing teams from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse and qualified applicants.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on recruitment best practices.
• Utilize various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks, to identify passive and active candidates.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide regular recruitment status reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, preferably in a remote setting.
• Proven success in sourcing and hiring for a variety of roles across different departments.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various recruitment tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote employment opportunity with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote team culture focused on achieving hiring goals.