Talent Acquisition Specialist

Growth Troops; Johannesburg; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth Troops is hiring a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their recruitment strategy. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment cycle for various technical positions, ensuring that top candidates are effectively screened and matched with roles. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in technical recruiting, with an emphasis on building relationships and communications with candidates and hiring managers alike. This position is fully remote, requiring flexibility to work during PST or EST hours.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally from a large staffing agency.
• Strong foundation in technical recruiting with confidence in conducting interviews.
• Experience supporting tech clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles.
• Conduct technical interviews to assess candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to align on hiring needs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Tools

ATS tools

Sourcing platforms

Job description

Location: Remote (Must work PST or EST hours)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Role

We’re hiring a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us scale fast. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, working closely with internal teams and tech clients to identify top-tier candidates. We’re looking for someone who brings hands-on staffing experience—ideally from a large recruiting firm—along with the confidence to conduct technical interviews and manage multiple roles at once.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and corporate roles
• Own high-volume pipelines and keep requisitions filled across multiple departments
• Conduct technical interviews to screen for role-specific capabilities and cultural fit
• Collaborate with hiring managers and tech clients to align on hiring needs and expectations
• Engage with candidates at every stage of the process to create a seamless experience
• Maintain accurate records using ATS and sourcing platforms
• Help optimize recruiting processes and share ideas for continuous improvement
  
  

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally from a large staffing agency
• Strong foundation in technical recruiting and confidence in conducting technical interviews
• Experience supporting tech clients and understanding their hiring needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfort working with ATS tools and sourcing platforms
• Ability to work PST hours at least a few days per week
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Highly organized and deadline-driven
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a process-oriented approach
  
  

Why Join Us

Be part of a company that's building something great—one hire at a time. Your work will directly shape the teams driving innovation across tech. If you’re motivated, sharp, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you.