Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist

Talent Sam; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global marketing agency is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist to manage recruitment and onboarding processes. This fully remote role is open to candidates based in South Africa, allowing collaboration with international teams. Ideal candidates will possess 3+ years in recruitment and HR operations, strong sourcing skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Flexibility to work U.S. hours is required. Join a passionate HR team committed to innovative practices and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment and HR operations within global companies.
• 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.
• Coordinate and manage employee offboarding.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

HR operations

Sourcing skills

Organizational skills

Solutions-oriented mindset

Education

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

Tools

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 U.S. 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.