Talent Research Team Lead

ELVTR is a premier online education platform offering live courses taught by top executives from globally recognized companies. We are redefining online education by delivering elite-level learning experiences and innovative courses designed for career growth.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for an Talent Research Team Lead to drive our instructor recruitment efforts and lead a team of skilled sourcers.

This is a full-time remote position open to candidates based anywhere in South Africa.

Position Overview

We’re looking for an Talent Research Team Lead to take ownership of sourcing strategies, workflow management, and team leadership. In this role, you will oversee sourcing operations, refine recruitment processes, and mentor a team to ensure we connect with top industry professionals to lead our courses.

At ELVTR, we move fast, test new ideas, and continuously improve. If you’re looking for a role where you can own your work, make data-driven decisions, and grow, this is it.

This Job Is for You If You

• Have experience leading and mentoring a team while keeping sourcing operations efficient.
• Are highly organized and detail-oriented—you can manage multiple projects without missing a beat.
• Think data first—you don’t just source, you track performance, analyze trends, and optimize strategies.
• Are proactive and resourceful—always exploring new ways to find and engage top talent.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of sourcers.
• Assign searches effectively and ensure timely completion.
• Run weekly team meetings to address challenges, share insights, and align priorities.
• Maintain internal knowledge bases and processes to support efficient sourcing.
• Work closely with leadership on strategy, onboarding, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Sourcing & Recruitment
• Join pre-development meetings to define instructor requirements.
• Analyze search briefs to pinpoint key hiring criteria and potential challenges.
• Oversee and contribute to sourcing efforts across multiple channels.
• Use executive search and technical sourcing techniques to connect with top professionals.
• Operations & Reporting
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing workflow, from setup to execution.
• Maintain searches in Asana, HubSpot, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Track and analyze sourcing performance metrics, including conversion rates and channel effectiveness.
• Provide structured reports and insights to leadership.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in sourcing, with a strong background in technical sourcing. Executive search experience is a strong plus.
• Expertise in Boolean search, X-ray searches, and platforms like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong proficiency in Asana, HubSpot, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits, including gym membership reimbursements, mental health support, generous vacation, and complimentary access to all ELVTR courses.
• A flexible remote work environment with a schedule that fits your needs.
• Clear opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Why Join ELVTR

• Work in an environment that values creativity, experimentation, and collaboration.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of online education.
• Access ongoing learning opportunities and career development resources.

Join Us

If you’re ready to take ownership of sourcing strategy and help build a top-tier instructor pipeline, apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates selected for the next steps. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application.

ELVTR is committed to equal opportunity employment and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment, whether you join us as an employee or a contractor.