Remote HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote HR Specialist focused on Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment for a globally distributed team. You will manage the full lifecycle from defining needs to extending offers, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

This fully remote role shapes our talent strategy and impacts the company's growth from a base near Paarl. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields and 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of talent acquisition experience in tech or fast-paced environments.
• Proven success sourcing and recruiting for diverse roles, including technical positions.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; remote collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for various roles across departments.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and reference checks.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to align candidate profiles with needs.
• Manage offers, including negotiation and compensation recommendations.
• Utilize ATS and HRIS to manage pipelines and data.
• Support employer branding to attract top talent.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Candidate screening

Interviewing

Offer negotiation

ATS

HRIS

Employer branding

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Related field (Psychology)

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Remote HR Specialist focusing on Talent Acquisition to spearhead their recruitment efforts for a globally distributed team, with a key administrative center near Paarl . This role is critical for attracting and securing top talent to fuel the company's growth. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from defining needs and sourcing candidates to extending offers, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the talent strategy of a dynamic organization in a fully remote capacity, making a significant impact on the company's future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for various roles across different departments and levels.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their needs and ensure alignment on candidate profiles.
• Manage the offer process, including negotiation and compensation recommendations.
• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS effectively to manage candidate pipelines and data.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's appeal to potential hires.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably within a tech or fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in sourcing and recruiting for diverse roles, including technical positions.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with remote teams and familiarity with remote collaboration tools is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities and training in cutting-edge recruitment techniques.
• The ability to work entirely remotely, contributing significantly to talent acquisition from your home base near Paarl .