Talent Acquisition Specialist

Elevation Recruitment Group; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist in Bradford on a hybrid basis (on-site ~3 days per week) for an initial 6 months, with potential extension to 12 months. You will own end-to-end recruitment in the UK, partnering with hiring managers and HR to attract top talent and deliver a great candidate experience.

The role requires 3+ years in recruitment or talent sourcing, with strong knowledge of UK channels and experience using SuccessFactors, LinkedIn, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or sourcing.
• Degree-level qualification in HR, Psychology or related field.
• Knowledge of UK labour market and recruitment channels.
• Experience using SuccessFactors and job boards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR to define recruitment requirements and create job descriptions.
• Source candidates through channels and advertising; manage CV screening and interviews.
• Coordinate full recruitment process from offer to onboarding.
• Advise stakeholders on recruitment activity and market conditions.
• Support employer branding and talent availability.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Employer branding

Education

Degree-level qualification in HR or Psychology

Tools

SuccessFactors

LinkedIn

Job description

Location: Bradford – hybrid – c3 days on site

6-month Interim Contract – could extend to 12 months

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established, international commercial organisation to recruit an Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 6-12 month assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process in the UK, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to attract and secure high-quality talent.

As Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing recruitment activity across the business, from defining role requirements through to interviews and offers. You will act as a trusted recruitment partner, providing advice and ensuring a consistently positive candidate experience.

Key responsibilities will include of the Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• Partnering with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to define recruitment requirements and develop engaging job descriptions.
• Identifying the most effective recruitment channels and proactively sourcing and approaching candidates.
• Managing candidate attraction, advertising, sourcing, managing job boards, CV screening, telephone interviews and competency-based interviews.
• Presenting high-quality candidates and advising stakeholders throughout the selection process.
• Coordinating the full recruitment process through to offer and onboarding.
• Supporting employment offer and contract negotiations.
• Maintaining clear and regular communication with candidates to deliver an excellent candidate experience.
• Advising the business on recruitment activity, market conditions and talent availability.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of recruitment processes and methodologies.
• Supporting the organisation's employer brand and position within the wider talent market.

We are looking for an experienced recruiter or talent acquisition professional who is confident operating independently and partnering with stakeholders at all levels.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree-level qualification, preferably within HR, Psychology or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience within recruitment, talent acquisition or talent sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of current recruitment channels, sourcing methodologies and the UK labour market.
• Experience using Success Factors, job boards including LinkedIn RPS and social media platforms for recruitment.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an excellent candidate experience.

This is a fantastic interim opportunity for a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter who enjoys taking ownership, building strong stakeholder relationships and making a tangible impact on recruitment delivery.