Recruitment Outsourcing Specialist - South Africa (Accounting/Legal)
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Position: RECRUITMENT OUTSOURCING SPECIALIST / CANDIDATE ENGAGEMENT & RESOURCING CONSULTANT
Salary range : Open (The final amount will be at the client's discretion based on the candidate’s skills and experience)
Working Hours: Following UK/US business hours (Full-time; TBD)
Work set-up: 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement
Holidays : TBD
Target Start Date: ASAP
About the Company
This specialized recruitment and advisory agency connects high-caliber talent with organizations across the accountancy, finance, tax, and audit sectors. Operating within both public practice and internal corporate environments, the firm partners with a diverse client base ranging from independent boutique practices to large international enterprises. Beyond core accounting functions, the agency also provides talent acquisition and advisory services across complementary operational areas, including legal, human resources, creative media, and executive management.
Role Overview
As a Recruitment Outsourcing Specialist / Candidate Engagement & Resourcing Consultant, you will act as the first point of contact for active industry talent, turning candidate curiosity into meaningful career conversations. By identifying skilled professionals, building rapport, and mapping out their career aspirations, you will directly fuel the firm's growth and connect top-tier talent with standout professional opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Active Sourcing & Outreach: Conduct daily targeted searches on key recruitment platforms (such as Indeed) to connect with recently active accounting and legal talent. Persuasive Messaging: Craft and send tailored, engaging messages to prospective candidates regarding active career paths and market opportunities. Inbound Engagement: Rapidly respond to candidate inquiries and conduct warm phone screenings to evaluate candidate needs and motivations. Consultative Discovery: Ask targeted questions to uncover key candidate data, including current roles, technical skill sets, professional qualifications, salary expectations, preferred work arrangements, and notice periods. Brand Ambassadorship: Articulate our firm's specialized value proposition, building trust and providing candidates with an exceptional first impression. Seamless Handoffs: Accurately document all candidate details in the company CRM and execute structured handovers to Senior Consultants for live job placement. Performance Excellence: Consistently hit and exceed daily/weekly activity targets related to messaging volume, candidate calls, and qualified introductions.
Requirements
Qualifications (Must Have):
Industry Experience: Prior experience in recruitment, sourcing, talent acquisition, and account management is beneficial. Domain Knowledge: Experience with recruiting and sourcing in the public accounting, legal, or professional services sectors. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to conduct professional phone interviews. Relationship Building: Natural ability to establish rapport quickly, ask insightful questions, and build trust with passive and active job seekers. Organization & Drive: Highly organized, goal-oriented, and thriving in a structured environment with clear activity and performance metrics. Technical Aptitude: Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn ATS/CRM systems and leverage online recruitment platforms effectively.
What you'll do
- Conduct daily targeted searches on key recruitment platforms (such as Indeed) to connect with recently active accounting and legal talent.
- Craft and send tailored, engaging messages to prospective candidates regarding active career paths and market opportunities.
- Rapidly respond to candidate inquiries and conduct warm phone screenings to evaluate candidate needs and motivations.
- Ask targeted questions to uncover key candidate data, including current roles, technical skill sets, professional qualifications, salary expectations, preferred work arrangements, and notice periods.
- Accurately document all candidate details in the company CRM and execute structured handovers to Senior Consultants for live job placement.
What they require
- Prior experience in recruitment, sourcing, talent acquisition, and account management is beneficial.
- Experience with recruiting and sourcing in the public accounting, legal, or professional services sectors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to conduct professional phone interviews.
- Natural ability to establish rapport quickly, ask insightful questions, and build trust with passive and active job seekers.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn ATS/CRM systems and leverage online recruitment platforms effectively.
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