Remote Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - Global Reach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with global teams

Executive compensation package

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our global recruitment efforts in a fully remote capacity. You will design and execute innovative TA strategies for technology, product, and engineering roles across markets.

The role requires 10+ years in TA with 5+ years in leadership, and a track record scaling recruitment functions for high-growth tech firms. Expect executive collaboration, DEI stewardship, and a data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in talent acquisition
• 5+ years leading global recruitment
• Experience with tech roles (software, data, product, cyber)
• Strong workforce planning and forecasting
• Executive stakeholder influence
• Remote recruitment leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine global TA strategies aligned with growth
• Lead and mentor distributed teams across time zones
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for executive/technical roles
• Drive innovative sourcing to build robust talent pipelines
• Forecast hiring needs with executives and HR
• Champion DEI in TA processes
• Leverage analytics to report hiring metrics to stakeholders
• Manage TA budget and employer branding globally
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience across locations

Skills

Executive leadership

Global recruitment

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

DEI focus

ATS/CRM tools

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's a plus

Tools

ATS

CRM

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly scaling international technology firm, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead their global recruitment efforts. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing and executing innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent across diverse markets, with a significant focus on technology, product, and engineering roles. This role requires a leader who can build and scale high-performing recruitment functions, foster strong relationships with executive leadership, and champion a candidate-centric approach. You will play a critical part in shaping the company's growth trajectory by ensuring access to the best talent worldwide. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in managing global recruitment operations for fast-paced tech companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine global talent acquisition strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives and talent needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of talent acquisition professionals across various time zones.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for executive, technical, product, and sales roles, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates and build robust talent pipelines for critical and emerging skill sets.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, HR, and business units to forecast hiring needs and provide strategic workforce planning insights.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all talent acquisition processes and initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics and recruitment metrics to measure performance, identify areas for improvement, and report on key hiring indicators to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the talent acquisition budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Enhance employer branding efforts globally to attract and engage top talent through various channels.
• Ensure a consistently exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process, regardless of location.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing global recruitment operations, preferably within the tech industry.
• Proven track record of successfully building and scaling recruitment functions for high-growth companies.
• Extensive experience in recruiting for technology roles, including software engineering, data science, product management, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic workforce planning and talent forecasting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Expertise in utilizing recruitment technologies, ATS, CRM, and data analytics tools.
• Experience in managing diverse and remote recruitment teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• This is a fully remote position; candidates must be self-motivated and proficient in remote work environments.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level compensation package.
• Opportunity to build and lead a global talent acquisition function for an innovative tech company.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Significant impact on company growth and talent strategy.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.