Senior Commercial Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Join Sporty's growing global Talent Acquisition team as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will play a key role in shaping our expansion across various departments, working in a dynamic, fully remote environment in South Africa. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and drive hiring processes for senior-level roles. You will collaborate closely with the international team, focusing on attracting high-caliber candidates for specialized commercial roles. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with senior business leaders, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Sporty offers a remote work environment and various benefits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in senior-level commercial hiring, either in-house or within a recruitment agency environment
• Extensive knowledge of recruiting for commercial roles within Operations, Finance, and Marketing
• Proven ability to partner closely with senior stakeholders, providing insights and managing expectations effectively
• Skilled in using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify top talent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a talent for effectively pitching, negotiating, and closing senior candidates
• Solid understanding of employment regulations across various markets
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, fully remote environment, adapting to shifting priorities and delivering on competitive timelines

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise senior talent pipelines, focusing on attracting high-caliber candidates for specialised commercial roles
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from candidate sourcing through to offer negotiation, especially for senior and strategic positions
• Collaborate directly with senior business leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, establishing Sporty as a top-choice employer within the industry
• Maintain and enhance pipeline efficiency on the ATS, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
• Craft engaging, tailored job descriptions that resonate with target candidates and effectively promote the Sporty brand
• Work seamlessly with HR and People Operations to manage and hand over successful offers, facilitating a smooth transition for new hires

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives
• Proven track record of contributing to global recruitment projects and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working hours with core hours 10am-3pm CET
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual company retreat
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
• Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
• Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members