The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to ensure a professional experience for clients. Additionally, the specialist provides HR administrative support, manages onboarding, and maintains employee records within the HR platform.
This is a remote position.
VA Central is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent & Recruitment team.
In this role, you will be responsible for candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and recruitment coordination, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for both candidates and clients. You will also support onboarding and HR administration, contributing to the smooth operation of our growing remote workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Create, post, and maintain job advertisements across Zoho Recruit, Indeed, and LinkedIn.
- Conduct proactive sourcing and headhunting activities using LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Conduct up to four internal interviews per day (Tuesday to Thursday).
- Dedicate Mondays and Fridays to recruitment administration and support activities.
- Screen, vet, and shortlist candidates according to client requirements.
- Upload interview notes and recordings to Microsoft Teams.
- Prepare and format candidate profiles and CV presentations for clients.
- Coordinate and schedule client interviews and Virtual Assistant introduction calls via Zoom.
- Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
HR & Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate candidate and employee records within the HR platform.
- Assist with HR administration and data entry in Zoho People.
- Schedule weekly, monthly, and quarterly Virtual Assistant check-ins.
- Coordinate onboarding meetings for newly placed Virtual Assistants.
- Maintain recruitment trackers, onboarding records, and related documentation.
- Manage multiple inboxes and provide administrative support as required.
- Upload and organise headshots and supporting documentation across Google Drive, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams.
- Ensure all contracts and supporting documentation are current, accurately stored, and easily accessible.
- Draft, prepare, and send contracts for approval and signature using Zoho Sign in a timely manner.
- Support client relationship management and handle communications with multiple clients simultaneously.
- Assist with creating short-form recruitment and employer branding content for social media platforms when required.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR Administration, preferably within a remote environment.
- Strong interviewing, screening, and candidate assessment skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using Zoho Recruit, Zoho People, Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Zoom.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating with a remote team.
- Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, positive, and service-oriented approach.
- Willingness to attend team events and functions when required.
Hardware Requirements
- Own computer or laptop.
- Reliable fibre or high-speed internet connection.
- Noise-cancelling headset with microphone for calls and VOIP.
- Up-to-date antivirus protection.
- UPS or backup power solution for load shedding (non-negotiable).
Benefits
- Location: Fully Remote, but must be based in Cape Town
- Hours: 9am – 6pm UK (Monday to Friday)
- Start Date: Immediate
Why Join VA Central?
At VA Central, we're building more than just a team—we're building a community.
You'll play a key role in connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities while helping our clients grow their businesses. If you're a confident communicator who thrives on building relationships, achieving results, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.