Remote Recruitment Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Cutting-edge recruitment tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Recruitment Manager to lead a growing talent acquisition function from a fully remote setting. You will mentor recruiters, shape strategy, and partner with senior leaders to deliver high-quality talent across industries.

The role requires 5-7 years in recruitment with leadership experience, strong ATS and tech know-how, and a passion for scalable processes. This opportunity offers flexibility and exposure to diverse clients.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of recruitment experience with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage remote recruitment consultants and sourcers.
• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet current and future talent needs.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle with a focus on efficiency and candidate experience.
• Drive recruitment technology adoption and process optimization.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and report team performance.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand talent requirements and strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and recruitment regulations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing remote team culture.
• Manage recruitment budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Full-cycle recruitment

Recruitment strategies

Employer branding

Data-driven recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced and motivated Remote Recruitment Manager to lead their expanding talent acquisition efforts. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility while overseeing recruitment operations and teams across various locations. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies, managing recruitment processes, and mentoring a team of recruiters to achieve organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of recruitment best practices across diverse industries, and a proven ability to drive results in a remote-first environment. You will be responsible for optimizing candidate experience, employer branding, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality talent to our client's diverse portfolio of companies. This is a key leadership role with significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of recruitment consultants and sourcers in a remote setting.
• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet current and future talent needs.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a superior candidate experience.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of recruitment technologies and processes.
• Monitor key recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on team performance and progress.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand talent requirements and strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and recruitment regulations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing remote team culture.
• Manage recruitment budgets and resources effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven experience in managing and motivating remote recruitment teams.
• Expertise in full-cycle recruitment across multiple industries and role types.
• Strong understanding of recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies.
• Experience in building and enhancing employer brand initiatives.
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment and manage distributed teams effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape and lead a high-performing recruitment function for a growing consultancy.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and tools.
• Professional development opportunities and career advancement potential.
• Work with a diverse range of clients and industries from the comfort of your home office.
• Be a critical part of a company that values innovation and remote work culture.