Remote Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 3,129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Fully remote work

Global leadership role

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned and strategic Remote Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our global TA function from anywhere. You will develop recruitment strategies, build a high-performing team, and enhance the candidate journey across all levels.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in talent acquisition, with 4+ in leadership, executive search experience, and a strong track record in employer branding and data-driven hiring.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years in talent acquisition, with at least 4 years in management.
• Proven executive search and high-volume recruitment experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ATS, CRM, and social recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of TA specialists.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Drive executive search for senior leadership roles.
• Optimize employer branding and candidate experience.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and report KPIs.

Skills

Executive search

Talent acquisition

Leadership

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Remote work capability

Data-driven recruiting

Education

Master's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

CRM

Social media recruitment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a seasoned and strategic Remote Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and shape their global talent acquisition function. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber talent across all levels and functions of the organization. This leadership role involves building and managing a high-performing recruitment team, enhancing employer branding, and leveraging technology to optimize the candidate experience. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with extensive experience in executive search, talent pipelining, and data-driven recruitment practices. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact on our client's growth by attracting the best minds in the industry, all within a dynamic and supportive remote work culture. You will be at the forefront of building the talent pipeline for a rapidly expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of talent acquisition specialists.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Drive executive search initiatives for senior leadership positions.
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Optimize the candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Leverage recruitment technology, including ATS and CRM, to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical roles.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to understand talent needs and workforce planning.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 4 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven experience in executive search and high-volume recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies.
• Expertise in utilizing various recruitment tools, ATS, and social media platforms.
• Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a remote environment.
• Experience managing and developing recruitment teams.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level compensation package.
• Significant bonus opportunities and equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to build and lead a global talent acquisition function.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for further education.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual work culture.
• Chance to shape the talent strategy of a growing organization.