Remote Recruitment Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Recruitment Operations Manager to lead and optimize our distributed recruitment functions. You will oversee processes across teams, manage ATS systems, and drive policy standardization in a remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, vendor relationships, compliance with South African labor laws, and staff mentorship. You will shape operational excellence and help scale our talent acquisition capabilities globally from

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment operations or a related management role, with emphasis on process optimization and technology implementation.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale recruitment operations, preferably in a multi-site or remote environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software suites.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, employment law, and data privacy regulations.
• Exceptional leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, comfortable working with dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement process improvements effectively in a virtual setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the recruitment function across multiple locations and teams.
• Manage and maintain the ATS and recruitment technologies, ensuring data integrity and effective utilization.
• Develop, document, and implement standardized recruitment processes and policies to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and operational data to identify bottlenecks, trends, and areas for improvement; provide regular reports to senior management.
• Lead and mentor the recruitment support and operations teams, fostering a high-performance culture within a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations in South Africa and other operating regions.
• Manage vendor relationships related to recruitment technology and services.
• Drive initiatives to enhance the candidate experience and internal stakeholder satisfaction through operational improvements.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive recruitment consultancy that embraces a remote-first operational model, is seeking a highly organized and strategically minded Remote Recruitment Operations Manager . This role is vital for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant execution of recruitment processes across the entire organization. As a fully remote position, it requires an individual who excels in managing distributed teams, optimizing workflows, and implementing best practices in talent acquisition operations. You will be responsible for overseeing recruitment technology stacks, data management, process standardization, and compliance. The ideal candidate has a proven background in recruitment operations, a strong understanding of operational efficiency, and exceptional leadership skills, capable of driving success in a virtual environment. This is an excellent opportunity to significantly influence the operational excellence of a leading consultancy and shape the future of remote recruitment operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the daily operations of the recruitment function across multiple locations and teams.
• Manage and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies, ensuring data integrity and effective utilization.
• Develop, document, and implement standardized recruitment processes and policies to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and operational data to identify bottlenecks, trends, and areas for improvement; provide regular reports to senior management.
• Lead and mentor the recruitment support and operations teams, fostering a high-performance culture within a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations in South Africa and other operating regions.
• Manage vendor relationships related to recruitment technology and services.
• Drive initiatives to enhance the candidate experience and internal stakeholder satisfaction through operational improvements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment operations or a related management role, with a strong emphasis on process optimization and technology implementation.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale recruitment operations, preferably in a multi-site or remote environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software suites.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, employment law, and data privacy regulations.
• Exceptional leadership, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, comfortable working with dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement process improvements effectively in a virtual setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and leadership development in a remote-first organization.
• Exposure to strategic operational challenges and impactful decision‑making.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.