Remote Senior Talent Sourcer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,142,000 - 1,794,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonus potential

Sourcing tools

Professional development

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Talent Sourcer to identify passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles across industries, with a focus on tech and specialized positions. You will build pipelines, engage candidates, and work closely with recruitment consultants to understand complex hiring requirements.

The ideal candidate thrives in a remote, autonomous environment, demonstrates proactive, research-driven thinking, and stays ahead of sourcing best practices and market

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience as a Talent Sourcer, Recruiter, or Researcher.
• Demonstrated expertise in using advanced search techniques (Boolean, X-ray) and recruitment platforms.
• Excellent research skills and ability to identify talent in complex or niche markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective for remote engagement.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, able to manage multiple complex searches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates for critical roles.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and specialized databases to map talent markets.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and assess interest and qualifications.
• Collaborate with recruitment consultants and hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Build and maintain talent communities and pipelines for recurring hiring needs.
• Stay current with sourcing best practices and emerging recruitment technologies.

Skills

Passive candidate engagement

Boolean search

X-ray search

Talent market mapping

Remote communication

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Specialized databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Talent Sourcer to join their globally distributed team. This role is pivotal in identifying and engaging passive candidates for hard-to-fill positions across various industries, with a particular focus on tech and specialized roles. You will leverage cutting-edge sourcing techniques and tools to build robust talent pipelines and collaborate closely with recruitment consultants to understand intricate hiring requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive, research-driven individual who thrives in a remote, autonomous work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates for critical roles.
• Utilize a wide array of tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and specialized databases, to map talent markets.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, engaging potential applicants and assessing their interest and qualifications.
• Collaborate closely with recruitment consultants and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain talent communities and pipelines for recurring hiring needs.
• Stay current with sourcing best practices, market intelligence, and emerging recruitment technologies.

Requirements

• Significant proven experience as a Talent Sourcer , Recruiter, or Researcher, with a strong emphasis on passive candidate engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise in using advanced search techniques (Boolean, X-ray) and recruitment platforms.
• Exceptional research skills and the ability to identify talent in complex or niche markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective for remote engagement.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex searches simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus potential based on successful talent identification.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Access to best-in‑class sourcing tools and technologies.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in talent acquisition.
• Be part of a global, collaborative team that values innovation and expertise.