hirehangar

Senior Recruiter (HR-Focused)

hirehangar

South Africa - Cape TownContract$12k – $14kPosted Jul 21, 2026

Job description

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career. JOB TITLE: SENIOR RECRUITER (HR-FOCUSED) LOCATION: REMOTE TIME ZONE: EST (OR OVERLAP WITH EST HOURS) ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter with a strong HR orientation to support a fast-growing client in the podcast and digital media industry.

This role blends full-cycle recruitment with hands-on HR coordination, including onboarding support, documentation, and people operations assistance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable operating at the intersection of hiring and HR in a remote, high-growth environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for select roles across multiple functions
  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring timelines
  • Coordinate onboarding activities, including documentation and system access
  • Support HR processes such as employee records, compliance documentation, and policy coordination
  • Maintain accurate candidate and employee data within ATS and HR systems
  • Act as a point of contact for recruitment-related and light HR inquiries REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven experience as a Senior Recruiter with exposure to HR or people operations
  • Experience supporting both recruitment and HR coordination activities
  • Prior remote work experience is non-negotiable, including fluency with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, ATS platforms); candidates must have ideally worked with US or UK-based companies—applications without this experience will not be considered
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while working within EST hours PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Background in HR administration, people operations, or onboarding coordination
  • Experience in media, podcasting, or digital content environments
  • Familiarity with employment documentation and compliance processes TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • HRIS or employee record systems
  • Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace
  • Scheduling and onboarding coordination tools PLEASE NOTE It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles. We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.