Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cherry Assistant LLC; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Weekly incentives

Career progression

No commute

US exposure

Job summary

Cherry Assistant LLC is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting client in the recruitment and talent acquisition industry. This is a full-time remote role for a U.S.-based company, ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive and thrives in a performance-driven environment while supporting multiple recruiting teams.

The role requires 2+ years in recruitment and 1+ year remote experience, with fluent English and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in recruitment, talent acquisition, customer service, sales, or related high-volume environment.
• 1+ years of experience working remotely.
• Fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and markets simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruiting support to assigned markets.
• Manage candidate pipelines and follow-up throughout hiring process.
• Schedule, coordinate and confirm interviews; ensure candidate experience.

Skills

Remote work

English fluency

Organizational skills

Multi-market management

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

Zoom

Email & calendar tools

Job description

• Phone / VoIP calling systems

We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting client in the recruitment and talent acquisition industry. This is a full-time remote role for a U.S.-based company. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a performance-driven environment while supporting multiple recruiting teams and ensuring hiring goals are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide recruiting support to assigned markets when primary recruiters or administrators are unavailable or require additional assistance.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain consistent follow-up with applicants throughout the hiring process.
• Schedule, coordinate, and confirm interviews while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Conduct high-volume outbound recruiting efforts through phone calls, text messages, and email communication.
• Support interview retention by confirming candidate attendance and addressing questions or concerns before scheduled interviews.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and proactively identify opportunities to improve market performance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records within the client's applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiting databases.
• Collaborate with recruiters, administrators, and market leadership to ensure hiring targets are met.
• Manage calendars by scheduling interviews, sending Zoom links, responding to candidate inquiries, and confirming appointments in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional communication with candidates and internal team members across multiple communication platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, customer service, sales, or a related high-volume environment.
• 1+ years of experience working remotely.
• Fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and markets simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Based in South Africa with availability to work full-time U.S. business hours (Monday-Friday).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and recruiting software.
• Comfortable using scheduling tools, Zoom, Slack, WhatsApp, Discord, and other collaboration platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience supporting multiple recruiters or hiring teams simultaneously.

Required Skills & Tools

• Phone / VoIP calling systems
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• CRM platforms for candidate tracking and pipeline management
• Zoom (or similar video conferencing software)
• Email and calendar management tools (Gmail, Outlook, Calendly)
• Slack, WhatsApp, Discord, or similar communication platforms
• Fast and accurate typing skills with the ability to update recruiting systems in real time

Performance Expectations

• Maintain a minimum 50% Call List Completion Rate for assigned markets.
• Maintain a minimum 50% Interview Retention Rate.
• Complete a minimum of 200 outbound phone calls per day.
• Maintain timely, professional communication with candidates and internal teams.
• Accurately document all recruiting activity and candidate interactions.

Schedule & Pay

• Full-time position; U.S. business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST/CST/PST depending on assignment)
• Fully remote role supporting a U.S.-based company
• Pay ranges from R12,000 - R15,000 per month

Includes

• Weekly performance incentives (up to +50% additional earnings)
• Stable income and consistent hours
• Annual performance reviews and career progression opportunities

System Requirements

• Fibre internet connection with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps
• Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
• 8 GB RAM or higher
• Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
• HD 720p webcam
• Headset with a microphone

Note: Technical specification verification is required before we can proceed with your application.

Benefits

• Fully remote, stable full-time role
• U.S.-based operational exposure
• No commute and complete location flexibility
• Performance-driven environment with measurable growth opportunities
• Long-term career development potential
• Supportive and collaborative recruiting team
• Consistent candidate interaction and structured workflows

If you're an organized, results-driven professional who enjoys building candidate relationships, managing recruiting pipelines, and supporting high-performing hiring teams, we'd love to hear from you.