Hirehangar
Senior Recruiter (HR-Focused)
South Africa - Cape Town
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- 1 Sept 2026
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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.
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