Talent Acquisition Regional Team Lead

25Eight LLC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred is looking for a Regional Talent Acquisition Team Lead to manage recruitment and support a distributed team. This role involves both hands-on recruitment and strategic leadership, focusing on building talent pipelines and enhancing candidate experiences while ensuring compliance with local laws.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with team leadership.
• Experience in agency or global environments.
• Strong track record in marketing, creative, tech, or communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing TA team to meet hiring goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for critical regional roles.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and internal partners.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Time Management

Team Leadership

Recruitment Expertise

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

HelloKindred is seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Team Lead to join our growing team. This is a dual role that combines hands-on recruitment with team leadership. You’ll manage your own requisitions while also coaching and supporting a small, distributed regional recruiting team. It’s ideal for someone who loves both the strategic side of talent and the energy of day-to-day delivery—and wants to play a key role in shaping how we attract talent in the region.

What you will do:

Lead and Support a High-Performing TA Team

• Coach and guide regional recruiters to hit hiring goals and grow professionally
• Set priorities, manage workload, and ensure smooth delivery across live roles
• Champion best practices and compliance with local laws and internal processes
• Act as the regional point of contact for global TA leadership

Own Key Hires and Deliver Quality Recruitment

• Personally manage the end-to-end recruitment process for critical regional roles
• Build strong pipelines for marketing, creative, tech, and comms talent
• Drive great candidate experiences from outreach to offer
• Partner with hiring managers as a trusted talent advisor

Engage Stakeholders and Elevate Hiring

• Build relationships with hiring managers and internal business partners
• Align hiring with business growth goals and client needs
• Represent our employer brand positively in the market

Track, Report, and Improve

• Monitor recruiting KPIs and team performance
• Share regular updates with the global TA team on wins, challenges, and opportunities

Qualifications

5-7+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with at least some in team leadership.

Experience recruiting in agency or global environments.

Strong track record hiring in marketing, creative, tech, or communications fields.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and time management skills.

Comfortable using ATS and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter.

Working knowledge of South African employment compliance.

A proactive leader who leads by example and thrives in fast-paced, remote environments.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.