Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist

Talent Sam; Gqeberha; Remote; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A 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 companies. You will manage full-cycle recruitment and lead onboarding processes. Familiarity with U.S.-based roles and an interest in AI-driven tools are preferred. Candidates must be based in South Africa with potential U.S. hours flexibility.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and regions.
• Lead and support the onboarding process for new employees.
• Assist in end-of-month time tracking and hours reporting.

Skills

Recruitment

HR operations

Sourcing

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field

Tools

ATS platforms like TeamTailor

AI-driven recruiting tools

Job description

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.

Key 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

Requirements

• 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.