Marketing Recruiter - 0730 - Johannesburg, South Africa

About the client:

Our client is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to helping painting business owners increase sales, improve customer retention, and boost profitability through comprehensive online marketing solutions. Our expertise includes SEO, PPC, Meta Ads, Google Local Service (LSA) Ads, Social Media Marketing, and more. We pride ourselves on delivering measurable results and exceptional service to our clients.

About the role:

We are seeking a Marketing Recruiter with at least three years of recruiting experience—preferably within a digital marketing setting—to join our client's growing team. In this role, you will dedicate approximately 80% of your time to full-cycle recruitment and 20% to HR responsibilities. Your primary mission will be to attract and retain top talent that aligns with our company culture and growth objectives. Additionally, you will assist with monitoring HR tasks such as attendance, hours tracking, and basic employee engagement initiatives.

Experience working in a Digital Marketing Agency is a strong plus.

What you’ll be doing:

Full-Cycle Recruitment (80%)

• Develop and execute effective global sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified candidates for positions across various functions within the agency.
• Manage job postings on LinkedIn, OnlineJobsPH, and other relevant job boards.
• Utilize TestGorilla and other assessment tools for skill evaluations.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate subsequent interview stages with hiring managers.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate with department heads to create accurate job descriptions and ensure alignment on hiring timelines and requirements.
• Bring fresh insights and suggestions regarding recruitment tools and best practices to improve our hiring processes continually.

HR Responsibilities (20%)

• Oversee attendance and hour tracking using tools like Time Doctor to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor team schedules and address any attendance-related issues or trends.
• Support basic HR functions such as onboarding new employees, updating employee records, and assisting with performance management processes.
• Provide recommendations for improving employee retention and engagement.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience, preferably within a digital marketing agency or a related industry.
• Familiarity with Time Doctor, ATS platforms, and other HR/recruitment tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Understanding of SEO, PPC, Social Media, and related marketing positions is highly preferred.

Position: Marketing Recruiter

Remote Status: Fully Remote

Preferred Location: Global

Working Hours: 9 am to 6 pm EST

Holidays: US Federal Holidays

Salary: USD 1800 to USD 2500 per month

Internal Job ID: 0730