Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced global marketing agency is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist. This fully remote role requires 3+ years of experience in recruitment and HR operations within global contexts. It involves managing recruitment, onboarding, and HR initiatives while working with international teams. The ideal candidate will have strong sourcing skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Flexibility for U.S. hours is necessary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment and HR operations.
• Previous experience working remotely with international teams.
• Familiarity with recruiting for U.S.-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments.
• Lead and support onboarding process for new employees.
• Collaborate on cross-timezone HR initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment experience

HR operations experience

Strong sourcing skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Human Resources

Tools

ATS platforms such as TeamTailor

Job description

Overview

A dynamic and fast-paced global marketing agency—trusted by some of the world’s most innovative brands—is looking for a proactive and talented Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist to join their HR team.

This role is fully remote and open to candidates based in South Africa, with the opportunity to work alongside international colleagues across the U.S. and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment:
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and regions
  • Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and recruitment partners
  • Support employer branding initiatives internally and externally
  • Track recruitment metrics and assist in reporting
  • Source top-tier talent using platforms like LinkedIn and other sourcing tools
• HR Operations:
  • Lead and support the onboarding process for new employees
  • Assist in end-of-month time tracking and hours reporting
  • Coordinate and manage employee offboarding
  • Collaborate with the VP of HR on cross-timezone HR initiatives and projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment and HR operations within global companies
• Previous experience working remotely as part of an international team
• Familiarity with recruiting for U.S.-based roles
• Experience with ATS platforms such as TeamTailor and an interest in AI-driven recruiting tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field
• Strong sourcing skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Positive, collaborative attitude and a passion for people

Additional Details

• Requires flexibility to work U.S. hours approximately 30% of the time
• Work closely with globally distributed teams in a mission-driven, collaborative environment
• South Africa hours primarily with some US EST flexibility.

If you thrive in a remote, international work setting and are passionate about recruiting and HR operations, we’d love to hear from you.