Talent Acquisition Specialist - Remote Based

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Flexible remote

Professional development

Virtual team events

Generous leave policy

Access to recruitment tools

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading renewable energy innovator to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This fully remote role supports a global growth strategy, handling end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding within a self-managed remote environment.

You will attract both technical and non-technical talent across borders, collaborate with hiring managers, and help elevate employer branding within a distributed remote team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years in talent acquisition, with remote/international experience preferred.
• Proven success sourcing and recruiting for technical and non-technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across the organization from sourcing to onboarding.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and interview processes.
• Screen candidates via resume reviews, phone interviews, and assessments.
• Extend offers and manage pre-employment and onboarding for remote hires.
• Maintain candidate data in the ATS and generate recruitment reports.
• Contribute to employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice in remote work.
• Stay informed on market trends in talent acquisition for remote roles.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the process.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing strategies

ATS proficiency

Interviewing skills

Stakeholder management

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a dedicated and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their fully remote HR team. This role is instrumental in identifying, attracting, and onboarding top-tier talent globally, supporting the company's aggressive growth strategy. As a fully remote organization, we embrace a distributed model and are committed to building a diverse and skilled workforce no matter the geographical location. The ideal candidate will possess a keen understanding of recruitment best practices, a passion for connecting talent with opportunity, and the ability to thrive in an independent, self-managed remote environment. You will be responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through to onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles across the organization, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates through various channels, including online platforms, social media, and professional networks.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, define job requirements, and develop effective interview processes.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening, including resume reviews, phone interviews, and behavioral assessments, ensuring a high caliber of candidates are presented.
• Extend job offers and manage the pre-employment and onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires into their remote roles.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and generate recruitment reports.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to enhance our reputation as an employer of choice in the remote work landscape.
• Stay informed about market trends in talent acquisition and recruitment best practices, particularly for remote roles.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably with experience supporting remote or international teams.
• Proven success in sourcing and recruiting for technical and non-technical roles.
• Strong understanding of various recruitment methodologies and tools, including ATS platforms.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.
• Familiarity with employer branding strategies is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities (virtual).
• Generous leave policy.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and technologies.
• A vibrant and collaborative remote team culture.