Principal Talent Partner

aston holmes

. Own end-to-end recruitment for Front-office roles, from initial briefing through to offer .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive end-to-end recruitment expertise, particularly in Front-office roles within financial services, leveraging strong stakeholder engagement and advanced sourcing strategies. Proficient in utilizing AI and recruitment technology to enhance hiring processes while maintaining a focus on candidate experience and quality delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-to-End Recruitment ExperienceDirector-Level Hiring ExpertiseStakeholder EngagementOutbound Sourcing CapabilityAI Recruitment Technology Utilization

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Hard Skills

End-to-End RecruitmentDirector-Level HiringSourcing StrategiesMarket IntelligenceData-Driven Recruitment

Soft Skills

Commercial CommunicationInfluencing OutcomesCurious Mindset

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered ToolsRecruitment Technology

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFront-Office RolesComplex Matrix EnvironmentsInternational Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end recruitment for Front-office roles, from initial briefing through to offer
Partner with US-based stakeholders to shape hiring strategies and solve complex delivery challenges
Build and execute targeted sourcing plans using outbound search, market intelligence, and AI-powered tools
Translate role requirements into compelling, insight-driven briefs for competitive talent markets
Run structured, high-velocity hiring processes balancing pace with candidate experience
Act as a brand ambassador for the client and aston holmes
Manage offer processes across multiple decision-makers and timelines
Support a global financial services client in building out Front-office capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, ideally within large corporates or complex matrix environments
Proven experience hiring for complex, Director-level roles within financial services or similar environments
Strong exposure to international markets and comfort working across time zones
Commercial, confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders and influence outcomes
Hands-on sourcing capability, confident using outbound methods, data, and insight to drive results
Curious mindset with an interest in how AI and recruitment technology can support smarter delivery
Experience working in structured, fast-paced environments where delivery and quality go hand in hand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
20 days of leave, plus a day dedicated to volunteering
Flexible working hours and work-life integration
Access to learning incentives
Opportunities to work on impactful projects that align with your passions