Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Job Title:Headhunter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Remote (UK Based Recruitment Company)

Industry Sectors:

• CDMO & CRO
• Health Communications
• Medical Technology

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Headhunter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic recruitment team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in headhunting passive candidates, particularly within niche sectors like Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, CDMO, CRO, and Health Communications. This is an exciting opportunity to engage and build relationships with high-caliber talent in a competitive, skills-shortage market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize headhunting techniques to identify and engage with passive candidates, primarily through LinkedIn Recruiter and other relevant sourcing tools.
• Build and nurture a talent pipeline for long-term and hard-to-fill roles, maintaining ongoing relationships with potential candidates.
• Develop and expand your network to continuously generate new prospects, focusing on candidates who are not actively seeking roles.
• Conduct in-depth candidate qualification interviews to uncover their motivations, career goals, and alignment with client needs.
• Persuade and negotiate effectively to engage and convert passive candidates into active job seekers.
• Understand candidate motivations and get to the heart of "why" they are considering a new role, creating tailored solutions that appeal to their needs.
• Leverage knowledge of the UK and EU recruitment markets, including compliance and relevant tools, to source, qualify, and place top-tier candidates.
• Handle recruitment processes in sectors with skills shortages, using your expertise to attract candidates who may have multiple job opportunities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, client needs, and candidate behavior, ensuring you remain competitive and effective in the headhunting space.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in headhunting, specifically in recruiting passive candidates rather than relying on inbound job board applications.
• Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced candidate sourcing tools.
• Experience working in the UK and EU markets, with a strong understanding of the recruitment landscape, tools, and compliance in these regions.
• Ability to engage, persuade, and negotiate with passive candidates, turning them into active prospects.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining long-term talent pipelines for niche and highly specialized roles.
• Strong candidate qualification skills, able to effectively assess candidate motivations and suitability for specific roles.
• Experience in attracting and placing candidates in industries where there is a significant talent shortage.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• A deep understanding of the recruitment process in the Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology, CDMO, and CRO sectors.
• Ability to work independently and manage a talent pipeline over extended recruitment cycles.
• Previous experience in EU and UK recruitment markets is essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Flexible, remote working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a headhunting environment and enjoys the challenge of engaging passive candidates in niche markets. If you have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you!