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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cherry Assistant LLC • Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
1 day ago
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.

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