Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 12-month contract. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, driving strategies, and working alongside hiring managers across the UK and Nordics to attract top talent. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in recruitment, strong communications skills, and a data-driven approach to recruitment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative HR team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in full-cycle recruitment in competitive environments.
• Confident using ATS platforms and sourcing tools.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of additional EU languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end recruitment process from strategy to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to define profiles and deliver talent.
• Build and nurture talent pools to meet business needs.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist - UKI & Nordics (12-Month Temp Contract)

Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom
Type: On-site 1-Year Fixed Term

Are you a relationship-driven recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, international environments? Ready to take the lead on hiring across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics? This is your chance to make a real impact as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, managing the full recruitment lifecycle and shaping the future of our regional talent strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Drive the end-to-end recruitment process - from strategy and sourcing to offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers across the region to define profiles, shape hiring plans, and deliver top talent.
• Build and nurture talent pools to meet evolving business needs.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing tools, channels, and social platforms to attract the best candidates.
• Champion best-practice interview and assessment methods, guiding hiring managers through each stage.
• Maintain recruitment data, insights, and reports to continuously improve hiring efficiency.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Support onboarding to ensure every new hire gets off to a flying start.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Labour Psychology, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within a fast-moving, competitive environment.
• Confident using ATS platforms, sourcing tools, social media, and professional networks.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English (an additional EU language is a plus).
• Positive, proactive, and ready to deliver results in a matrix organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative HR team, help shape recruitment strategy across multiple markets, and deliver real business impact.