Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across South Africa from a home office. You will own workforce planning, sourcing, selection, and onboarding, building strong pipelines and partnering with hiring managers to support growth.

The role emphasizes strategy, stakeholder management, and a data-driven approach to deliver a superior candidate experience while enabling national scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience managing recruitment for technical and leadership roles.
• Proficiency with modern sourcing tools and methodologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various positions, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive and active job seekers.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and build effective recruitment plans.
• Oversee the candidate selection process, including interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
• Maintain data integrity within the ATS and report on key recruitment metrics.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Remote work

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a seasoned Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment efforts for roles across their expanding operations. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for the entire recruitment process, from workforce planning and sourcing to selection and onboarding. This role is ideal for a strategic recruiter who can build robust talent pipelines and partner effectively with hiring managers to meet critical business needs. Contribute significantly to our client's growth from the comfort of your home office, supporting needs that may originate in Benoni but span nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various positions, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive and active job seekers.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and build effective recruitment plans.
• Oversee the candidate selection process, including interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
• Maintain data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and report on key recruitment metrics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a proven track record of success.
• Experience managing recruitment for a variety of roles, including technical and leadership positions.
• Proficiency with modern sourcing tools and methodologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and deliver results in a remote setting.
• Understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape talent acquisition strategies for a growing company.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• A collaborative and results-oriented remote team culture.