Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is a fully remote recruitment consultancy seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to connect exceptional candidates with exciting career opportunities. You will source, interview, and manage candidates for a diverse client portfolio, operating in a fully remote team with emphasis on efficiency and results.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder collaboration, and a track record of building robust talent pipelines across industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or related field.
• Proven success in sourcing and attracting candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for various client roles.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates and build talent pools.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills, experience, motivation, and culture.
• Partner with clients to understand organizational needs, culture, and hiring requirements.
• Manage candidate communication, provide timely feedback, and facilitate offers and onboarding.
• Utilize data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify areas for improvement, and report on progress.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Interviewing

Negotiation

Remote work

Tools

ATS

Recruitment marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive recruitment consultancy, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is central to connecting exceptional candidates with exciting career opportunities. You will leverage your expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management to build robust talent pipelines for a wide range of clients. Working remotely allows for greater focus and efficiency, enabling you to deliver outstanding results without geographical constraints. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, adept at understanding diverse business needs and matching them with the right talent, contributing significantly to the firm's reputation and client success stories.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute end-to-end recruitment processes for various client roles, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates and build talent pools for niche and critical positions.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills, experience, motivation, and cultural alignment.
• Partner closely with clients to understand their organizational needs, culture, and specific hiring requirements.
• Manage candidate communication, provide timely feedback, and facilitate the offer and onboarding process.
• Utilize data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify areas for improvement, and report on progress.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a related field, preferably within a consultancy setting.
• Proven success in sourcing and attracting candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a focus on flexibility and autonomy.
• Access to advanced recruitment technology and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values innovation and results.