Remote Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual leave

Professional development budget

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 in a fully remote startup environment seeks a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop and execute broad talent strategies and lead a small recruitment team. You will partner with hiring managers to deliver top-tier talent across technical and non-technical roles.

The role emphasizes employer branding, candidate experience, data-driven hiring, and ATS optimization within a fast-growth, remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Proven success in building and executing full-cycle recruitment strategies, particularly within the tech industry.
• Experience managing and mentoring recruitment teams.
• Expertise in sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and ATS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative, scalable talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of talent acquisition specialists, fostering a high-performance environment.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding support.
• Build relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and advise on best practices.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Champion employer branding and ensure a compelling candidate experience.
• Manage and optimize use of ATS and recruitment technologies.
• Track recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct market research to stay abreast of industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Full-cycle recruitment

Tech recruitment

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

ATS platforms

Employer branding

Data analysis

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Marketing

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

ATS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology startup with a global footprint, is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract, engage, and hire top-tier talent across various technical and non-technical functions. As a remote-first organization, this position offers unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. The Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a crucial role in shaping the company's employer brand, building robust talent pipelines, and ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. You will lead a small team of recruiters and collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative, scalable, and inclusive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of talent acquisition specialists, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers across all departments to understand staffing needs and advise on best practices.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates through various channels, including online platforms, professional networks, and events.
• Champion the company's employer brand and ensure a consistent and compelling candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage and optimize the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, candidate quality) to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct market research to stay abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape in talent acquisition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Proven success in building and executing full-cycle recruitment strategies, particularly within the tech industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring recruitment teams.
• Expertise in using various sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and ATS platforms.
• Strong understanding of employer branding principles and candidate experience best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders remotely.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage workload and priorities effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or high-growth technology environment is highly preferred.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits. Employees receive a generous annual leave allowance, professional development budget for training and conferences, and a home office stipend to ensure a productive work environment. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with regular virtual team-building activities and social events. You will have the autonomy to manage your schedule and work from anywhere, contributing to a healthy work-life balance. This is a unique opportunity to lead talent acquisition for a dynamic, remote-first organization.