Overview

Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its HR team, supporting recruitment across the UK, Spain, and Australia. This newly created position is designed to meet the needs of a growing business and offers the opportunity to work on both high-volume recruitment and specialist hiring.

Location & Contract

Location: Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel to Manchester)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to assess hiring requirements and define recruitment strategies.
• Act as an internal consultant on recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and retention.
• Manage the end-to-end candidate experience from application through to onboarding.
• Write and post job adverts, manage applications, and screen candidates.
• Conduct phone interviews and assess internal and external applicants.
• Source talent using a variety of direct and cost-effective approaches, including passive candidate outreach.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system, ensuring compliance with policies and data protection laws.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ recruitment experience (in-house or agency).
• Proven ability to manage high-volume hiring in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and data to inform hiring decisions.
• Highly organised, ambitious self-starter with strong prioritisation skills.
• Experience in both agency and in-house recruitment.
• Background in technology or R&D hiring.
• International or global recruitment experience.
• Familiarity with Workday (advantageous).
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional 5 personal leave days per year
• Annual lifestyle reward allowance (£325 per annum / pro rata)

Application Process

The selection process may include interviews, written assessments, presentations, or assessment centre activities. Adjustments and additional support will be provided where needed to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time

Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Human Resources Services

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