Talent Acquisition Specialist

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment efforts for high-impact roles. You'll manage the full lifecycle of recruitment while fostering candidate engagement. Ideal candidates should have talent acquisition experience, outstanding communication skills, and a proactive approach to building brand awareness. Enjoy flexible hybrid work and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Pension scheme with up to 6% contributions

24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Engaging social events

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition within a fast-paced environment.
• Human resources knowledge or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle independently.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand hiring needs and fill leadership roles.
• Source high-caliber professionals through various methods.
• Conduct phone screenings and structured interviews.
• Manage relationships with Directors and Candidates.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Human resources or related field

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Salary: 32,000 - 40,000
Flexible hybrid work model (2 days remote).

Are you passionate about connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that shape the future? My client is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to be a key player in their recruitment strategy, focusing on high-impact roles across Business Management, Technical Direction, and Support Functions. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to influence and innovate within a thriving organisation!

What You'll Do

• Talent Sourcing: Dive deep into understanding hiring needs and workforce planning to efficiently fill leadership and specialist roles across the organisation.
• Candidate Identification: Source high‑calibre professionals through direct approaches, headhunting, LinkedIn, talent mapping, and digital tracking methods.
• Employer Branding & Attraction: Craft compelling job advertisements and actively represent the organisation's brand across various platforms and recruitment events.
• End‑to‑End Recruitment:
  1. Screen CVs using modern tools and data‑driven methods.
  2. Conduct insightful phone screenings and structured interviews using behavioural questions, case studies, and role‑plays.
  3. Manage relationships with Directors and Candidates throughout the process.
• Candidate Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring a seamless and positive experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Leadership Pipeline Development: Build and nurture a qualified candidate pool to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Market Insights: Conduct competitive intelligence and talent mapping to stay ahead of market trends and strengthen hiring strategies.
• Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Provide regular updates to stakeholders through group reporting and internal dashboards, ensuring process optimisation and accountability.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements in candidate experience and optimise recruitment workflows for Business, Technical Direction, and Support functions.

What You Bring

• Experience in talent acquisition within a fast‑paced environment.
• Human resources knowledge or a related field is preferred, along with in‑house or agency recruiting experience.
• Strong ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle independently, including sourcing, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with internal teams and hiring managers at all levels.
• Skilled in screening candidates, shortlisting applicants, and conducting thorough interviews with detailed feedback for hiring managers.
• Experience in building brand awareness and fostering positive relationships with candidates.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits, including Private Medical Healthcare, Life Insurance, and Travel Insurance.
• A pension scheme with company contributions up to 6%.
• Wellness support through a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Engaging social events - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month!

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our client's team and help shape the future of their organisation.

Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together!

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