Talent Acquisition Executive
Budget / Salary$1,300–1,500
TypeFull-time job
LocationSouth Africa
Posted2 hours ago
About Assist World
Assist World partners with fast-growing businesses across the United States to build exceptional remote teams. We specialize in sourcing high-caliber talent for healthcare, professional services, finance, and growing SMEs, focusing on long-term placements rather than transactional recruitment.
We're looking for a driven Talent Acquisition Executive who is passionate about identifying exceptional people and creating outstanding hiring experiences. This is an opportunity to become a key member of a rapidly growing international recruitment team with significant career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing
Source high-quality candidates across LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other recruitment channels
Build and maintain talent pipelines for healthcare, executive support, operations, marketing, sales, and administrative roles
Develop proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions
Continuously identify new sourcing platforms and recruitment methods
Recruitment & Screening
Conduct initial candidate interviews and competency assessments
Evaluate candidates for technical skills, communication, cultural fit, and long-term potential
Verify employment history, qualifications, and references where required
Present shortlisted candidates with detailed interview summaries and recommendations
Recruitment Operations
Manage candidate pipelines using the company's ATS and CRM
Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and hiring records
Track recruitment KPIs and hiring performance metrics
Collaboration
Work closely with Account Managers and Leadership to understand client requirements
Contribute to continuous improvements in recruitment processes
Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns
Share market insights and hiring trends with the wider team
Required Qualifications
Previous recruitment or talent acquisition experience (agency or internal)
Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruitment platforms
Excellent interview and candidate assessment skills
Outstanding written and verbal English communication
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting for healthcare, executive support, or professional services
Experience recruiting internationally
Familiarity with ATS and CRM platforms
Experience with behavioural interviewing techniques
Strong understanding of remote hiring best practices
What We're Looking For
A proactive recruiter who takes ownership of every search
Someone who genuinely enjoys connecting exceptional people with life-changing career opportunities
A resilient, target-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
A team player with high standards and exceptional professionalism
Someone looking to build a long-term career with a growing international business
Growth Opportunity
As Assist World continues to expand globally, this role offers significant opportunities to progress into Senior Talent Acquisition, Team Leadership, Client Success, or Recruitment Operations management.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Assist World partners with fast-growing businesses across the United States to build exceptional remote teams. We specialize in sourcing high-caliber talent for healthcare, professional services, finance, and growing SMEs, focusing on long-term placements rather than transactional recruitment.
We're looking for a driven Talent Acquisition Executive who is passionate about identifying exceptional people and creating outstanding hiring experiences. This is an opportunity to become a key member of a rapidly growing international recruitment team with significant career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing
Source high-quality candidates across LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other recruitment channels
Build and maintain talent pipelines for healthcare, executive support, operations, marketing, sales, and administrative roles
Develop proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions
Continuously identify new sourcing platforms and recruitment methods
Recruitment & Screening
Conduct initial candidate interviews and competency assessments
Evaluate candidates for technical skills, communication, cultural fit, and long-term potential
Verify employment history, qualifications, and references where required
Present shortlisted candidates with detailed interview summaries and recommendations
Recruitment Operations
Manage candidate pipelines using the company's ATS and CRM
Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and hiring records
Track recruitment KPIs and hiring performance metrics
Collaboration
Work closely with Account Managers and Leadership to understand client requirements
Contribute to continuous improvements in recruitment processes
Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns
Share market insights and hiring trends with the wider team
Required Qualifications
Previous recruitment or talent acquisition experience (agency or internal)
Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruitment platforms
Excellent interview and candidate assessment skills
Outstanding written and verbal English communication
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting for healthcare, executive support, or professional services
Experience recruiting internationally
Familiarity with ATS and CRM platforms
Experience with behavioural interviewing techniques
Strong understanding of remote hiring best practices
What We're Looking For
A proactive recruiter who takes ownership of every search
Someone who genuinely enjoys connecting exceptional people with life-changing career opportunities
A resilient, target-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
A team player with high standards and exceptional professionalism
Someone looking to build a long-term career with a growing international business
Growth Opportunity
As Assist World continues to expand globally, this role offers significant opportunities to progress into Senior Talent Acquisition, Team Leadership, Client Success, or Recruitment Operations management.
Originally posted on Himalayas
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