Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist - Startups

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 360.000 - 720.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote position

Exposure to startup ecosystem

Professional development

Dynamic virtual team

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to support high-growth startups across technical, sales and marketing roles. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, screen candidates, and work closely with founders to understand talent needs from anywhere in South Africa.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, employer branding guidance, and a smooth onboarding process in a fully remote setup, with competitive incentives for performance.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience sourcing for tech, sales and marketing roles.
• Proficient with ATS and social sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Aufgaben

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for startups across roles.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies for early-stage companies.
• Screen candidates, interview, and conduct reference checks.
• Partner with founders and hiring managers to align talent needs.
• Guide employer branding and candidate experience in startups.
• Negotiate offers and coordinate onboarding.

Kenntnisse

Talent acquisition

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing & screening

Remote work adaptability

Stakeholder management

Tools

ATS platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a dynamic Recruitment Consultancy focused on the startup ecosystem, is seeking a motivated Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to support emerging companies. Working entirely remotely, you will connect innovative startups with the talent they need to scale and succeed. This role requires a proactive approach, creativity in sourcing, and a passion for the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship. You'll play a crucial part in helping groundbreaking companies build their core teams, operating from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various roles within high-growth startups, from technical to operational positions.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent for early-stage companies.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks, assessing for both skills and cultural alignment with startup environments.
• Partner closely with startup founders and hiring managers to understand their unique talent needs and company vision.
• Provide guidance on employer branding, candidate experience, and effective recruitment practices for startups.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a focus on startup or high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and hiring for a variety of roles, including technical, sales, and marketing.
• Strong understanding of the startup landscape, including common challenges and talent needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasive skills.
• Proficiency in using modern recruitment tools, ATS, and social sourcing platforms.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in an independent, remote work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position offering geographical flexibility.
• Opportunities to work with exciting and innovative startup companies.
• Professional development and exposure to the startup ecosystem.
• A dynamic and results-oriented virtual work environment.