Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Fixed Term Contract

Dow Jones; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support recruitment operations in London. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience with digital tools. Key responsibilities include onboarding, interview scheduling, and maintaining recruiting data. Ideal candidates will have prior recruitment coordination experience and a detail-oriented nature. This position is fixed-term and not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Family Care Benefits

Access to company products

Employee Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Experience of recruitment coordination or administrative support experience.
• Comfort using a variety of digital tools.
• Previous experience supporting recruitment teams in a global organisation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create offer letters and contracts.
• Track and process employee referrals.
• Support end-to-end onboarding.

Skills

Recruitment coordination experience

Experience using Workday

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Experience with digital tools

Tools

Workday

Google Workspace

Canva

Sterling

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator - FTC to join our team in London. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, this role plays a key part in supporting recruitment operations across the EMEA region. This is a dynamic position for someone detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

About the Team

The Talent Acquisition team at Dow Jones is a collaborative and high-performing group that partners closely with business leaders to identify, attract, and hire top talent across our global functions. We support the company’s continued success by ensuring a positive candidate experience and operational excellence in our hiring processes.

You Will

• Create offer letters and contracts, initiate background checks, and escalate discrepancies when needed
• Track and process employee referrals and ensure timely payment
• Support end-to-end onboarding and monitor task completion for new hires
• Coordinate interview scheduling across various time zones, teams, and business units
• Maintain accurate recruiting data in Workday and support continuous process improvement
• Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR Operations to support the full recruitment lifecycle
• Maintain TA documentation libraries and update materials as processes evolve
• Generate ad hoc recruiting reports as needed
• Support invoice processing and onboarding of vendors
• Manage the TA team’s ticketing system and ensure timely resolution of requests

You Have

• Experience of recruitment coordination or administrative support experience
• Experience using Workday and automated recruiting tools
• Comfort using a variety of digital tools such as Canva, Google Workspace, and Sterling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-minded approach
• A detail-oriented and highly organised working style, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Previous experience supporting recruitment teams in a fast-paced, global organisation is a plus

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Family Care Benefits
• Access to Dow Jones Products
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs
• Learn more about our benefits: www.mynewscorpbenefits.uk

Please note: This is a fixed-term contract position and, as such, is not eligible for visa sponsorship. While we are a licensed sponsor for permanent roles, we are unable to offer sponsorship for fixed-term contracts. Therefore, candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - People

Job Category: Human Resources

Union Status: Non-Union role