Talent Acquisition Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible remote/hybrid work

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead for a Cape Town fintech client. You will build and scale the recruitment function, partner with hiring managers, and guide a small team of recruiters to deliver end-to-end hiring across all levels.

This role supports remote or hybrid work and focuses on employer branding, sourcing optimization, and strong candidate experiences to meet staffing needs in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition with 2–3 years in leadership.
• Proven track record scaling tech/fintech teams.
• Expertise with ATS, CRM, and recruitment tech.
• Strong employer branding and candidate experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business preferred.
• Experience with diversity and inclusion recruiting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Remote/hybrid work capability.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates across all levels and departments.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, offering, and onboarding.
• Lead and mentor a team of talent acquisition specialists, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's profile as an employer of choice.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and provide expert recruitment guidance.
• Utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and recruitment agencies.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies related to talent acquisition.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Talent acquisition

Sourcing techniques

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Recruitment lifecycle

HRIS experience

ATS/CRM tools

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR

Outils

ATS

CRM

HRIS

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a thriving fintech company with a significant presence in Cape Town, Western Cape , is seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Lead to build and scale their team. This is a critical role responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle, employer branding, and talent sourcing techniques. You will lead the talent acquisition function, manage a small team of recruiters, and work closely with hiring managers to meet the organization's staffing needs. This position offers the flexibility of a remote or hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to operate from a location that suits you while driving recruitment success for our dynamic client in Cape Town .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates across all levels and departments.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, offering, and onboarding.
• Lead and mentor a team of talent acquisition specialists, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's profile as an employer of choice.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing requirements and provide expert recruitment guidance.
• Utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and recruitment agencies.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies related to talent acquisition.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully building and scaling teams, particularly in the tech or fintech industry.
• Expertise in various sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with diversity and inclusion recruitment initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using HRIS and recruitment software.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid capacity.
• Candidates based in or near Cape Town, Western Cape are preferred, but the role is open to remote candidates across South Africa.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead talent acquisition for a fast-growing fintech company in Cape Town .
• Flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for growth.
• Be part of a vibrant and innovative team culture.