Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role with flexible hours

Performance-based bonus structure

Medical aid and retirement plan

Professional development programs

Collaborative team environment

Generous time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to act as a strategic advisor to clients and hiring managers. You will manage complex, full-cycle recruitment across diverse sectors, build robust pipelines, and leverage advanced sourcing to engage top talent remotely.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, market insight, and strong relationship-building, with a high degree of autonomy in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Recruitment Consultant.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, executive-level recruitment.
• Expertise in Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong interviewing, assessment and candidate engagement.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Able to work remotely and manage priorities.
• Randburg/Gauteng talent market knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for demanding roles, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive and active candidates.
• Conduct thorough screening, interviewing, and assessment of candidates.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, compensation, and recruitment best practices.
• Negotiate job offers and facilitate the closing process.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes.
• Stay updated on recruitment technologies and innovative sourcing methods.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practice development.

Skills

Strategic TA

Sourcing techniques

Executive recruitment

Candidate engagement

Client management

Interviewing skills

Remote work

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS/HRIS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier Recruitment Consultancy , is looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join their expanding team. This role is critical for supporting their diverse client base in securing exceptional talent across various sectors. You will act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and clients, managing complex recruitment projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, strong market knowledge, and the ability to build robust candidate pipelines. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned recruitment professional to leverage their expertise, influence hiring strategies, and contribute significantly to client success. We are seeking an individual with outstanding sourcing, assessment, and relationship-building skills who is passionate about connecting top talent with leading organizations. The role is based remotely, offering significant flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for demanding roles, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive and active candidates.
• Conduct thorough screening, interviewing, and assessment of candidates.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, compensation, and recruitment best practices.
• Negotiate job offers and facilitate the closing process.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes.
• Stay updated on recruitment technologies and innovative sourcing methods.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practice development.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruiter, or Senior Recruitment Consultant, preferably within a Recruitment Consultancy .
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume, and executive-level recruitment processes.
• Expertise in sourcing methodologies, including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other platforms.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote setting.
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with the talent market in Randburg, Gauteng is a plus.
• A proactive, results-driven, and professional approach.
• Proficiency with ATS and HRIS systems.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, reflecting the seniority and responsibilities of the role, along with an attractive performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits are provided.
• We are committed to your professional development, offering ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.
• This role offers the significant benefit of being fully remote, providing excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment within a leading recruitment consultancy.
• Additional benefits include generous paid time off and wellness programs.
• This is an exciting opportunity to excel in talent acquisition for a wide range of clients.