Senior Recruiter (HR-Focused)
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.