Talent Acquisition Partner

Placements24; Free State; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Competitive bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to join our remote-first team. You will partner with clients to understand talent needs and craft tailored recruitment strategies to attract top professionals.

You will manage the full lifecycle, ensure a smooth candidate experience, and deliver successful placements. This role requires proactive communication, strong market knowledge, and the ability to build lasting relationships while working fully remotely.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or similar client-facing roles.
• Strong sourcing techniques and recruitment best practices.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with clients and candidates.
• Self-motivated and organized, capable of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to define talent requirements and recruitment strategies.
• Source, attract, and engage qualified candidates across industries.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assess candidate suitability.
• Manage candidate pipelines and provide a positive experience.
• Provide updates and consultative advice to clients through the process.
• Leverage recruitment tech and market intelligence to optimize sourcing.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing techniques

Interviewing

ATS proficiency

Client management

Remote work discipline

Tools

ATS

Recruitment tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is actively looking for a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to join their remote-first team. This role involves partnering closely with clients to understand their unique talent needs and developing tailored recruitment strategies to attract and secure high-caliber professionals. You will be instrumental in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and delivering successful placements. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, possesses strong market knowledge, and excels at building lasting relationships. Embrace the flexibility of a remote role while playing a key part in connecting talent with opportunity and contributing to client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to define talent requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source, attract, and engage qualified candidates across various industries and roles.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assess candidate suitability for client needs.
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Provide regular updates and consultative advice to clients throughout the recruitment process.
• Leverage recruitment technology and market intelligence to optimize sourcing efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a similar client-facing role.
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and recruitment best practices.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to build rapport and establish credibility with clients and candidates.
• Self-motivated and organized, with a strong ability to manage tasks remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive performance bonus program.
• Fully remote work environment offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture focused on shared success.