Talent Acquisition Executive

Full-Time (40 Hours per Week)

Remote (South Africa Preferred)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.