OPEN TO SOUTH AFRICAN TALENTS ONLY
Job Title: SEO Specialist (Internal Hire)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday US Business Hours EST
Salary: TBD, depending on experience
About Somewhere:
Somewhere is a fast-growing, innovative recruitment agency specializing in sourcing top-tier talent for U.S. and EU clients. With over 50% year-over-year growth in both 2023 and 2024, we continue to expand our reach. Our diverse talent pool is primarily sourced from Latin America, South Africa, and the Philippines. We provide recruitment solutions to a wide range of industries, ensuring the highest quality candidates meet our clients' needs.
As we expand our digital footprint, we’re looking for an SEO Specialist who can drive visibility, traffic, and leads through organic search.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement SEO strategies tailored to the staffing and recruiting industry
- Conduct keyword research focusing on job seeker intent and employer search behavior
- Optimize job listings, landing pages, and service pages for search visibility
- Build and manage backlink strategies to improve domain authority
- Monitor and report on SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, or Ahrefs
- Collaborate with content marketers to ensure SEO best practices are embedded in all written materials
- Stay current on Google algorithm updates and industry-specific search trends
What You’ll Bring:
- 2+ years in SEO (in-house, agency, or freelance; staffing experience a plus)
- Deep understanding of local SEO, technical SEO, and content optimization
- Experience with platforms like WordPress, Bullhorn, or staffing industry CRMs is a plus
- Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable insights
- Strong communication and project management skills