Remote Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 988,000 - 1,647,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the full recruitment lifecycle for tech and non-technical roles globally. You will design strategies, source candidates, screen, negotiate offers, and onboard new hires while partnering with hiring managers across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has proven tech recruitment experience, strong interviewing skills, and a track record in using ATS/CRM and recruitment analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience as Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Recruiter with a tech focus.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Experience running end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including sourcing, screening, offers, and onboarding.
• Proven ability to work with hiring managers and stakeholders and to manage multiple requisitions remotely.
• Experience using recruitment analytics to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for tech roles.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and build pipelines.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels and direct sourcing to attract top talent.
• Conduct effective interviews and assessments to evaluate skills and culture fit.
• Track recruitment metrics and optimize strategies across remote teams.
• Contribute to employer branding and candidate experience across global markets.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Sourcing & screening

Interviewing & assessment

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/Business/related)

Tools

ATS

CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing tech firm, is seeking an experienced and proactive Remote Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to spearhead their talent acquisition efforts. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to connect with top tech talent across the globe. You will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to attract and secure highly skilled professionals for challenging technical and non-technical roles. This position requires a strategic mindset, a deep understanding of the tech talent market, and the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike. If you are passionate about shaping a company's talent landscape and thrive in a dynamic, fully remote work environment, this is an exceptional opportunity. Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive talent pool.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for a variety of roles, with a focus on technology positions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their team needs and define robust job requirements.
• Utilize a wide range of sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and direct sourcing.
• Build and nurture a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct effective interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize strategies.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market compensation, and competitor talent acquisition practices.
• Collaborate effectively with a distributed, remote team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Recruiter, with a strong focus on tech recruitment.
• Demonstrable success in sourcing and hiring niche technical roles.
• Excellent understanding of various sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM).
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, results-driven, and highly organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience working in a fully remote capacity is highly preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is advantageous.
• Proficiency in utilizing recruitment analytics to drive decision-making.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere. Our client provides a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, excellent health benefits, retirement savings plans, and ample paid time off. You will have access to professional development resources, opportunities to attend virtual industry conferences, and the chance to significantly impact the growth of a dynamic organization. Join a collaborative and innovative remote-first culture that values employee contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our client champions diversity and inclusion.