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Senior Executive Recruiter

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years' experience in recruitment or partnership-focused roles
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Responsibilities

  • Interview and assess management and executive-level candidates
  • Work closely with sourcing teams to maintain a strong candidate pipeline
  • Track and analyze recruitment performance to improve results continuously

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Self-Motivation
  • Proactivity
  • Resourcefulness
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Acumen

About the company

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Haldren

Executive Search

Haldren is a premier recruitment agency helping businesses hire top talent—from office support to C-suite—for lasting team and business success. We are committed to looking beyond the resume when making placements, to ensure that each candidate can seamlessly integrate into an organization and thrive in their role. Our consultants have the data, knowledge, and expertise to help businesses build workforces and leadership teams globally. Haldren strives to connect businesses with candidates who can lead them towards long-term success. We believe our partnership with clients does not end after placement. Our team provides extensive support to businesses we work with, helping ensure new hires are integrating well into their teams.

Company details

IndustryExecutive Search
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Haldren is a global recruitment firm focused on senior and executive placements across the US and Europe. We are looking for a high-performing Recruiter who wants international exposure, access to global markets, and strong commission upside.

You’ll be supported by advanced recruitment systems and a dedicated marketing function, allowing you to focus on delivery rather than admin.

Key Points:
  • Competitive base salary plus commission
  • Senior-level roles only (average monthly commission: 75,000–150,000 ZAR)
  • No desk fees
  • Exclusive client mandates
  • Full training provided — no international experience required
  • Success driven by motivation, consistency, and energy
  • Note: We operate on South African time, with evening calls often extending until 9 or 10 PM. Daytime hours are flexibly arranged to accommodate this schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Interview and assess management and executive-level candidates
  • Work closely with sourcing teams to maintain a strong candidate pipeline
  • Track and analyze recruitment performance to improve results continuously


Requirements

  • Solid background in professional recruitment with a clear understanding of agency operations

  • Proven ability to source, assess, and progress leadership-level candidates

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful, with strong energy and initiative

  • Experience managing processes and applying sound judgment to solve problems

  • Confident, professional communicator when working with international clients

  • Interest in building relationships across global markets

  • Comfortable positioning and selling recruitment services

  • Highly driven, focused, and ambitious


  • Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years' experience in recruitment or partnership-focused roles

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

  • Join Us

    You’ll be part of a fast-moving, international recruitment business where performance is rewarded and impact is visible. We value initiative, accountability, and high standards.

    Ready to take the next step in an international recruitment career? Apply now.



    Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time role

  • Competitive fixed salary

  • Attractive commission model (average of ±33,000 ZAR per placement)

  • Full benefits offering, including:

    • Medical aid

    • Paid annual and sick leave

    • All South African public holidays

    • Birthday afternoon off

  • Haldren is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Haldren emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.

    To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit
    US Recruitment Agency, Executive Search & Talent Solutions

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