Remote Recruitment Manager - Technology Startups

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary and bonus

Remote work from anywhere

Career growth & learning

Access to recruitment tech tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Recruitment Manager to build and scale talent acquisition for diverse tech startups. You will lead a distributed team, design end-to-end strategies, and partner with founders to achieve aggressive hiring goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in TA, strong leadership, and expertise in sourcing for software, data, and UX/UI roles. This remote role offers global opportunities and a dynamic startup ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in talent acquisition with at least 4 years in management or leadership.
• Proven success in building and scaling recruitment functions for startups or technology companies.
• Experience sourcing and recruiting for software engineering, product management, data science, and UX/UI roles.
• Ability to lead and manage geographically dispersed teams in a remote setting.
• Strong employer branding, candidate marketing, and digital sourcing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a remote team of recruitment specialists.
• Design end-to-end recruitment strategies for technology startups, focusing on speed, quality, and diversity.
• Oversee recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, closing for technical and non-technical roles.
• Partner with startup founders and leadership to align hiring goals with business strategy.
• Develop employer branding initiatives to attract top tech talent.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Recruitment strategy

Data analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing recruitment consultancy renowned for its innovative approach to talent acquisition for technology startups, is seeking a highly experienced and driven Remote Recruitment Manager. This fully remote role requires a strategic leader to build, manage, and scale talent acquisition functions for a diverse portfolio of innovative tech companies. You will be responsible for developing and executing sophisticated recruitment strategies, leading a distributed team of recruiters, and ensuring the seamless delivery of recruitment services. This position is ideal for a proactive individual passionate about the startup ecosystem and skilled in remote team leadership. Operating in a remote-first capacity, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing significantly to the success of businesses across various tech verticals. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent acquisition in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a remote team of recruitment specialists, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Design and implement end-to-end recruitment strategies tailored to the unique needs of technology startups, focusing on speed, quality, and diversity.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates for a wide range of technical and non-technical roles.
• Partner closely with startup founders and leadership teams to understand their strategic hiring goals and provide expert consultation.
• Develop and manage employer branding initiatives to attract top tech talent in a competitive market.
• Utilize data analytics and reporting to track key recruitment metrics, identify trends, and continuously optimize processes.
• Implement and manage recruitment technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools, to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure a superior candidate experience and foster strong relationships with candidates and clients alike.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 4 years in a management or leadership role, preferably within a tech-focused recruitment environment or in-house tech recruiting.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling recruitment functions for high-growth startups or technology companies.
• Expertise in sourcing and recruiting for a variety of tech roles, including software engineering, product management, data science, and UX/UI design.
• Proven ability to lead and manage geographically dispersed teams effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of employer branding, candidate marketing, and digital sourcing strategies.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in using modern recruitment technologies and ATS platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• A passion for technology and the startup ecosystem is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere.
• Significant impact on the growth trajectories of exciting tech startups.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and platforms.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning.
• Collaborative and innovative remote work culture.