Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Remote

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Remote work

Professional development opportunities

Access to recruitment technology

Collaborative remote team culture

Career growth potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized roles on a fully remote team supporting clients in the Mahikeng area. You will design sourcing strategies, perform advanced assessments, and guide clients with market insights to secure top talent.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in talent acquisition, excels in interviewing and negotiation, and thrives in a remote, autonomous environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment, focusing on senior-level placements.
• Proven track record of remote, high-volume, complex hiring projects.
• Skilled with modern sourcing tools and social media for passive candidate reach.
• Excellent interviewing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong business acumen and ability to adapt to diverse industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized roles.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract global candidates.
• Conduct sophisticated interviews and assessments against client needs.
• Advise clients with market insights and recruitment best practices.
• Manage offers and ensure a positive candidate experience from start to finish.
• Improve recruitment processes, employer branding, and TA technologies.

Skills

Advanced sourcing tools

Social media platforms

Candidate databases

Interviewing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected recruitment consultancy, is searching for a highly experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their entirely remote team, focusing on serving clients in the Mahikeng area. This position is crucial for driving recruitment success, managing complex hiring initiatives, and acting as a strategic partner to clients. You will leverage your extensive expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management to attract top talent for challenging roles. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior professional seeking a fully remote role with significant impact and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized roles, ensuring a high standard of candidate quality.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates globally.
• Conduct sophisticated interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates against client requirements and cultural fit.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market insights and recruitment best practices.
• Manage offer negotiations and ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience from start to finish.
• Contribute to the enhancement of recruitment processes, employer branding, and talent acquisition technologies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a strong focus on senior-level placements.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-volume and complex recruitment projects in a remote environment.
• Expertise in utilizing advanced sourcing tools, social media platforms, and candidate databases.
• Exceptional interviewing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand diverse industry requirements.
• A highly motivated self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of thriving remotely.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Completely remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment technology and resources.
• A collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented remote team culture.