Remote Senior Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Fully remote

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their fully remote team. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles across industries, leveraging sourcing, interviewing, and client management skills from your home office.

This remote-first position offers uncapped commission, national scope, and access to advanced recruitment tools. You will build strong client relationships, provide market insights, and ensure compliant

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recruitment consultancy experience with a track record of placing mid-to-senior professionals.
• Proven ability to manage a demanding workload remotely.
• Excellent sourcing skills and experience with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for senior-level and specialist roles from client engagement to offer.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Maintain relationships with key clients as a trusted advisor.
• Provide market intelligence on recruitment trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Ensure all activities are documented in the ATS.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Client management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive recruitment consultancy, is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their fully remote team. This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter who excels in managing complex recruitment processes independently and is looking for the flexibility of a remote-first work environment. You will handle end-to-end recruitment for a variety of mid-to-senior level positions, leveraging your expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and client management. This is a significant opportunity to contribute your skills to a growing consultancy while enjoying the benefits of remote work, impacting talent acquisition nationwide from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for senior-level and specialist roles across various industries, from initial client engagement to offer acceptance.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-caliber passive candidates using advanced online and networking techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess candidate suitability and career aspirations.
• Maintain and grow strong, professional relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition matters.
• Provide market intelligence and insights to clients regarding recruitment trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks.
• Ensure all recruitment activities are accurately documented in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and adhere to best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in recruitment consultancy, with a strong track record of success in placing mid-to-senior level professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload and diverse requisitions autonomously in a remote setting.
• Excellent sourcing skills, proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, and experience with various ATS platforms.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, adaptable to virtual interactions.
• Strong business acumen and a proactive approach to client service and business development.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a high-earning potential through uncapped commission structures.
• Fully remote working position, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and challenging senior-level mandates.
• Access to sophisticated recruitment tools and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative and performance-driven remote team culture that values autonomy and results.