Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive day-to-day recruitment across a multidisciplinary environment. You will manage vacancies from initial advertising through onboarding, ensuring smooth processes and positive candidate experiences.

You will work closely with hiring managers, advise on adverts and selection methods, maintain ATS records, and generate regular recruitment reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in end-to-end recruitment.
• Strong sourcing techniques and recruitment tools.
• Confident managing multiple vacancies at pace.
• Skilled in using ATS or HR systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good administrative and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from advertising to onboarding.
• Coordinate interviews and provide timely updates to candidates.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout all stages of recruitment.
• Support development of talent pools for hard-to-fill roles.
• Guide hiring managers on adverts, selection methods and process steps.
• Ensure recruitment activity follows procedures and timelines.
• Keep recruitment records up to date within the ATS; produce routine reports.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing techniques

Multi-vacancy management

ATS/HR systems

Communication

Administrative skills

Job description

The organisation is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to support day-to-day recruitment activity across a multidisciplinary environment. The role is responsible for managing vacancies from initial advertising through to onboarding and ensuring that hiring processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Delivery

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising roles, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and supporting onboarding.
• Provide clear and timely communication to candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout all stages of recruitment.
• Support the development of talent pools for repeat or hard-to-fill roles.

Hiring Manager Support

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Provide guidance on job adverts, selection methods, and process steps.
• Ensure recruitment activity follows agreed procedures and timelines.

Team Support

• Work as part of the recruitment team to share information, coordinate activity, and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Assist colleagues during busy periods or high-volume campaigns.

Inclusion

• Apply inclusive recruitment practices and ensure all processes are fair and consistent.

Administration & Reporting

• Keep recruitment records up to date within the ATS.
• Produce routine reports and updates on vacancy progress and recruitment activity.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and recruitment procedures.

External Coordination

• Liaise with recruitment agencies, job boards, and other suppliers as required.
• Support attendance at careers events and other recruitment-related activities.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in end-to-end recruitment.
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and recruitment tools.
• Confident managing multiple vacancies at pace.
• Skilled in using ATS or HR systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good administrative and organisational abilities.