Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Modern recruitment tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our fully remote team in South Africa. You will source, attract, and hire top talent across departments, leveraging employer branding and candidate experience to build strong pipelines.

You will partner with hiring managers, conduct screenings, and manage the ATS to ensure a smooth recruitment process. This role offers flexibility and growth within a collaborative virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a remote setting.
• Proven ability to source and attract candidates across diverse roles and industries.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet the organization's hiring needs.
• Source candidates using job postings, social media, networking, and recruitment events.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews, assessing candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their requirements and guide them through the recruitment process.
• Manage the candidate experience from application to offer, ensuring a positive and professional interaction.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS.

Tools

ATS platforms

Recruitment marketing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across various departments within the organization. You will leverage your expertise in recruitment strategies, employer branding, and candidate experience to build strong talent pipelines. This position offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to contribute significantly to the company's growth from the comfort of your own home. It's a perfect fit for a recruitment professional who thrives in a virtual environment and is passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet the organization's hiring needs.
• Source candidates using a variety of methods, including job postings, social media, networking, and recruitment events.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews, assessing candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their requirements and guide them through the recruitment process.
• Manage the candidate experience from application to offer, ensuring a positive and professional interaction.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a remote setting.
• Proven ability to source and attract candidates across diverse roles and industries.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and recruitment marketing tools.
• Strong understanding of employer branding principles and how to leverage them in recruitment.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive performance bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Access to modern recruitment tools and technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.