Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play an integral role in the entire recruitment process, driving the sourcing, attraction, and selection of top-tier candidates for various departments across core regions. This hands-on role will also involve contributing to initiatives around Talent Attraction, Acquisition, and Retention, working to strengthen brand and enhance its reputation as an employer of choice.

You'll engage with candidates throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring a seamless experience from sourcing through to onboarding, while also supporting retention strategies. Your responsibilities will include determining job requirements, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews with hiring managers, and providing feedback to candidates to maintain a positive and professional experience. Success in this role requires solid experience in recruitment, with a keen ability to identify and attract the right candidates to match the needs of each department. Given our global presence, occasional travel may be required.

• Collaborate with line managers & TCEP’s to identify and define recruitment needs across multiple departments.
• Establish clear selection criteria, job profiles, and specific requirements for both current and upcoming vacancies.
• Proactively source candidates through a variety of channels, such as online job portals, recruitment sites, social media, job boards, recruitment campaigns, conferences, and events.
• Manage the hiring process from start to finish, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at each stage.
• Screen applications and assess candidates through calls, emails, technical evaluations, case studies, and psychometric assessments.
• Develop targeted interview questions and conduct in-depth interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Record all interview feedback in the HRIS, for both successful and unsuccessful candidates, to maintain accurate candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates, as well as nurture relationships with past applicants for future opportunities.
• Support key projects throughout the Talent Acquisition process, from Talent Attraction to Assessment, Selection, and Onboarding.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging recruitment practices to continually enhance the recruitment strategy.

The skills we would love to see

• Minimum 5 years of experience across talent acquisition.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field, is preferred, along with experience as an in-house or agency recruiter.
• A strong drive to succeed, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and take a proactive approach to recruitment.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and excellent organizational skills to manage vacancies and reporting efficiently.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with internal teams and hiring managers to build recruitment strategies and profiles.
• In-depth knowledge of effective recruitment platforms and methods to attract global talent, including advertising, social media, and recruitment campaigns.
• Skilled in screening candidates, shortlisting applicants, and conducting thorough interviews with detailed feedback for hiring managers.
• Experience in building awareness of the company brand and cultivating strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
• Previous experience with Talent Acquisition events, such as open days, exhibitions, and virtual events.
• Proficiency in process documentation and a commitment to staying informed about the latest recruitment trends.
• Experience with TA projects, such as recruitment campaigns, onboarding initiatives, or graduate programs, would be a plus.

Additional:

The position will require 2 days per week in the London office with occasional international travel.