Remote Lead Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Leadership training

Bonus potential

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead our remote recruitment operations. You will lead a team of recruitment professionals, drive business development, and manage key client accounts in a fully remote environment.

This senior role demands a proven track record in recruitment leadership, strong client relationship skills, and the ability to shape the future of talent acquisition across remote teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in recruitment consultancy with team leadership.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of recruitment practices and market trends.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of remote recruitment consultants, fostering collaboration and driving performance.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to achieve company objectives and client satisfaction.
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying new client opportunities and expanding existing relationships.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for complex and high-profile mandates.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and implement performance improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Remote teamwork

Strategic recruitment

Tools

Video conferencing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead their remote recruitment operations. This pivotal role involves leading a team of recruitment professionals, driving business development, and managing key client accounts. You will leverage your extensive recruitment expertise and leadership skills to foster a high-performance culture within a fully remote setup. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader passionate about remote work and shaping the future of talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of remote recruitment consultants, fostering collaboration and driving performance.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to achieve company objectives and client satisfaction.
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying new client opportunities and expanding existing relationships.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for complex and high-profile mandates.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and implement performance improvement strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in recruitment consultancy, with a proven track record in team leadership.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Exceptional understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• Proficiency in managing remote teams and utilizing virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant bonus potential.
• Full remote work environment, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a remote recruitment function.
• Comprehensive professional development and leadership training.
• A forward-thinking and supportive organizational culture.