Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Remote

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Performance-based bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a fully remote recruitment consultancy. You will partner with clients nationwide to attract top talent using advanced sourcing strategies and a strategic, data-driven approach.

In this remote role, you’ll lead full lifecycle recruiting, conduct competency-based interviews, advise clients, and build strong talent pipelines across diverse sectors. Remote-first environment with performance-based bonuses and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment consultancy.
• Expertise in sourcing passive candidates and using advanced recruitment technologies.
• Strong remote interviewing, assessment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle talent acquisition process for key client roles, managing all interactions remotely.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-demand professionals.
• Conduct thorough competency-based interviews and assessments virtually to ensure candidate quality.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, providing strategic recruitment advice.
• Champion the candidate experience, ensuring a seamless and positive journey from application to offer.
• Analyze recruitment data and market intelligence to inform strategy and provide client insights.

Skills

Talent acquisition experience

Passive candidate sourcing

Remote interviewing

Client relationship management

Data-driven recruiting

Tools

Recruitment technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative recruitment consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their expanding, fully remote workforce. This role is based remotely and will involve partnering with clients to attract and secure high-caliber talent across specialized sectors. You will leverage your deep understanding of talent markets and innovative sourcing strategies to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes. This is an opportunity for a strategic thinker who excels in a virtual environment and is passionate about building strong talent pipelines for their clients nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle talent acquisition process for key client roles, managing all interactions remotely.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-demand professionals.
• Conduct thorough competency-based interviews and assessments virtually to ensure candidate quality.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, providing strategic recruitment advice.
• Champion the candidate experience, ensuring a seamless and positive journey from application to offer.
• Analyze recruitment data and market intelligence to inform strategy and provide client insights.

Requirements

• Significant experience (5+ years) in talent acquisition or recruitment consultancy, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing passive candidates and utilizing advanced recruitment technologies.
• Exceptional interviewing, assessment, and communication skills, honed in a remote context.
• Strong understanding of various industries and the ability to quickly grasp new technical requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• A fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Highly competitive salary and an attractive performance-based bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth and to shape talent acquisition strategies.
• Collaborative online work environment with a supportive and experienced team.
• Work with a diverse range of clients and challenging roles across South Africa.