Talent Acquisition Specialist (Online Trading/Financial Services)

Our client is a global online trading and financial services company that provides retail investors with access to a wide range of international financial markets. Through its technology-driven trading platform, the company enables clients to trade stocks, forex, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, and other financial instruments. Committed to innovation, accessibility, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, the company combines advanced trading technology, educational resources, and market insights to empower traders of all experience levels to participate confidently in global financial markets.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities locally while supporting various HR operations. This role combines recruitment with operational HR responsibilities and plays a key part in maintaining HR compliance, supporting employees, and ensuring smooth site-level HR processes.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Cape Town

Workplace: Onsite

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1- 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and handle local HR operations independently.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or HRIS systems is an advantage
• A hands-on, self-motivated, and team-oriented professional with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle recruitment efforts, from sourcing and interviewing to offer stage and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create effective recruitment plans.
• Support local hiring needs by managing recruitment reports and data.
• Run day-to-day HR administrative tasks for the Cape Town office, including documentation, contracts, and employee file management.
• Handle and run the site-level payroll process and ensure accuracy and timely delivery in collaboration with the finance team.
• Ensure all HR practices in comply with local labor laws and internal company policies.
• Maintain accurate records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Serve as a point of contact for local employees on general HR-related inquiries and operational support.
• Promote a positive candidate and employee experience throughout all interactions.
• Stay informed about best practices in talent acquisition and local employment trends.
• Manage office facilities and workplace arrangements to ensure an efficient and employee friendly working environment.

Benefits

• A dynamic, multicultural working environment in Nicosia.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• 13th salary
• Medical insurance after the probationary period;
• Birthday Bonus.
• Monthly Happy Hours and Surprise Boxes gifts.