Senior Remote Talent Acquisition Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance bonuses

Strategic impact and career growth

Access to advanced recruitment tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Talent Acquisition Lead to guide nationwide recruitment from Gauteng to beyond in a fully remote leadership role. You will develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, lead a team of recruiters, ensure best practices, analytics, and regulatory compliance, delivering top talent for the organization.

Remote work offers flexibility, strategic impact, and opportunities for career growth within a forward-thinking company culture that values remote

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to build and execute national recruitment strategies.
• Experience leading remote recruitment teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine talent acquisition strategies to meet current and future workforce needs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle from branding to onboarding.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on hiring priorities and workforce planning.
• Utilize data analytics to measure effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Remote team management

Recruitment strategy

Data analytics

Compliance knowledge

Employer branding

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Talent Acquisition Lead to spearhead their recruitment efforts across Gauteng and beyond. This is a pivotal, fully remote leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that align with business objectives. You will lead a team of recruiters, drive best practices, and ensure the attraction and retention of top talent within the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage remote teams effectively and deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes, making it ideal for a seasoned professional seeking a challenging, home-based leadership opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine innovative talent acquisition strategies to meet current and future workforce needs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from employer branding and sourcing to candidate experience and onboarding.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand strategic hiring priorities and workforce planning.
• Utilize data analytics to measure recruitment effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and best practices in recruitment.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in talent acquisition, with a significant portion in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful recruitment strategies on a national scale.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing remote teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of various recruitment methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience recruiting within the South African market, with knowledge of the Gauteng region's talent landscape, is essential.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with a senior leadership role, plus performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Significant opportunities for strategic impact and career advancement.
• Access to advanced recruitment technologies and resources.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company culture that values remote collaboration and employee growth.