Job Description
About the Role
Join a high-performance recruitment business focused on helping experienced recruiters transition into independent, entrepreneurial models. As a Talent Partner / Headhunter Recruiter Acquisition (UK & Ireland), you will proactively identify, engage, and convert high-performing agency recruiters across the UK & Ireland into independent recruitment models. This is a highly targeted headhunting environment where success depends on strategic outreach, persistence, market intelligence, and the ability to influence passive talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively market map recruitment agencies, competitor businesses, and target companies across the UK & Ireland
- Identify and headhunt high-performing recruiters with 5+ years of experience
- Build and maintain structured candidate/prospect pipelines using spreadsheets, CRM systems, and tracking processes
- Conduct high-volume outreach through LinkedIn, cold calls, email campaigns, referrals, and networking
- Run consultative and strategic conversations with passive candidates
- Manage full attraction and conversion funnels from outreach through to onboarding interest
- Handle objections around leaving employment, self-employment risk, commission structures, and career stability
- Develop personalized, curiosity-driven outreach messaging and follow-up strategies
- Collaborate on market feedback, positioning, and outreach strategy improvements
- Maintain consistent follow-up processes and engagement across all active prospects
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of solid recruitment/headhunting experience, ideally within Rec-to-Rec or Internal Recruitment environments
- Proven experience headhunting passive candidates rather than purely managing active applicants
- Strong understanding of agency recruitment structures, recruiter motivations, billing models, and commission environments
- Experience placing senior or high-billing recruiters
- Demonstrated experience with market mapping and strategic talent identification processes
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not specified in the original job description.
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About HR & recruitment Jobs in Cape Town Region
The HR and recruitment field is a rapidly evolving industry in Cape Town Region, with South Africa’s diverse economy and growing job market presenting exciting opportunities for professionals in this space. Typically, companies are looking for individuals who can effectively manage talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organisational development, as they navigate the challenges of an ever-changing business environment. Generally, successful HR and recruitment professionals possess a unique blend of technical, interpersonal, and business acumen skills.
Typically, salaries for HR and recruitment roles in Cape Town Region fall within broad ranges, with common salary brackets ranging from R600 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and level of seniority. However, please note that actual salaries can vary significantly depending on these and other factors, and may not be reflective of current market conditions.
Common skills required for HR and recruitment roles include strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with various stakeholders, knowledge of employment laws and regulations, proficiency in HR software and systems, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and data analysis capabilities. Other valuable skills often include experience with recruitment marketing and talent management tools, language skills (particularly Afrikaans and isiZulu), and a degree or diploma in human resources or a related field.
Many industries commonly employ HR and recruitment professionals, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector organisations. These roles may involve working closely with senior management to develop talent acquisition strategies, implementing employee engagement initiatives, and providing coaching and development opportunities for employees.
Career progression in HR and recruitment is often characterised by opportunities to move into specialist roles such as talent acquisition, benefits administration, or employee relations. With experience, professionals may also be considered for leadership positions, such as department head or director of human resources. Additionally, many HR and recruitment professionals choose to pursue further education and certifications, such as a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or a Certificate in Recruitment Practice.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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