Talent Coordinator (Talent Acquisition / HR)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role: Talent Coordinator (Talent Acquisition / HR)Priority Location: Latin America & South Africa
Working Hours: 9 - 5 EST
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job:Remote
Start date:ASAP
About the Company:Pet care company founded in 2018.
About the Role:We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Talent Coordinator to support the Talent Acquisition team. This offshore role will be responsible for candidate sourcing, recruiting outreach, interview scheduling, administrative recruiting support, and coordination between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers. The Talent Coordinator will play a critical role in building candidate pipelines, supporting the hiring process, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience while helping attract top talent.
The ideal candidate has experience using the Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System (ATS), excels at managing multiple priorities, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
This role offers growth opportunities to expand beyond sourcing and coordination responsibilities into conducting candidate video screenings and supporting candidate assessment activities as the individual develops a deep understanding of the company’s brand, culture, values, and hiring expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Sourcing + Candidate Outreach
* Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, job boards, professional networks, databases, and other sourcing channels.
* Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
* Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to engage passive and active candidates.
* Track sourcing activity and candidate engagement metrics.
* Support diversity sourcing initiatives and talent mapping projects.
Recruiting Coordination + Scheduling
* Coordinate and schedule phone screens, virtual interviews, and onsite interviews across multiple time zones within the US.
* Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
* Coordinate calendars between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
* Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience from initial contact through hiring decisions.
Administrative Recruiting Support
* Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting workflows within Greenhouse ATS.
* Post and manage job openings across recruiting platforms.
* Prepare interview materials, candidate packets, and interview schedules.
* Assist with offer letter preparation and onboarding coordination as needed.
* Generate recruiting reports and provide pipeline updates to Talent Acquisition leadership.
* Ensure recruiting documentation and candidate records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards.
Hiring Manager Support
* Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and sourcing priorities.
* Assist with screening coordination and interview logistics.
* Monitor interview feedback completion and follow up with stakeholders as needed.
* Help maintain recruiting process compliance and documentation standards.
* Serve as a reliable recruiting partner by providing timely updates and supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
Candidate Screening Support
* Conduct initial candidate screenings for designated roles as needed.
* Evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements.
* Document screening outcomes and recommendations within Greenhouse.
* Escalate qualified candidates to recruiters and hiring managers for next step consideration.
* As knowledge of the company, culture, and hiring standards develops, progressively participate in and conduct video screening interviews for select positions.
* Assess candidate alignment with organizational values, communication skills, and role-specific qualifications during video screenings.
* Provide detailed candidate summaries and recommendations to recruiters and hiring managers following screening interviews.
* Support a consistent and positive candidate experience while representing the company's employer brand.
Qualifications:
* 2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent sourcing, recruitment operations, or talent acquisition support.
* Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other recruiting platforms.
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities simultaneously.
* Experience coordinating interviews across multiple time zones.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with recruiters and hiring managers in a remote environment.
Nice to have:
* Hands-on experience using Greenhouse ATS.
* Experience supporting U.S.-based recruiting teams.
* Experience conducting phone or video candidate screenings.
* Knowledge of recruiting best practices and candidate engagement stra
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →