Talent Acquisition Specialist

Onetrace; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive full-cycle recruitment and enhance the candidate experience. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers to refine hiring strategies, creating engaging job descriptions, and leveraging data to improve recruitment processes. The company is committed to building high-performing teams and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent acquisition in a dynamic and evolving company.

Benefits

NEST pension

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance

Private medical insurance

25 days PTO plus holidays

WeWork membership

Dog-friendly office

Equipment including MacBook

Standing desk

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing recruitment in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in assessing candidates for potential and values alignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across various departments.
• Create engaging job descriptions and effective hiring strategies.
• Collaborate with teams for employer branding and recruitment campaigns.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment processes

Adaptability in recruiting

Tech-savvy with ATS and HR systems

Candidate assessment for values alignment

Organizational skills

Creativity in talent attraction

Clear communication

Feedback delivery

Tools

Teamtailor

Notion

Job description

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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department: People & Talent
Basis: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Canary Wharf, London - WeWork (Hybrid Remote)
Reporting to: People & Operations Manager

About Onetrace
Great products start with great people. Our relentless focus on user experience has been the cornerstone of our growth, helping us become the market-leading software for fire protection subcontractors across the UK. We've grown by staying obsessed with building software that actually works for the subcontractors on the ground; fast, intuitive, and simple to use. We're now gearing up for our next chapter: expanding into new trades and taking it global. Onetrace is bootstrapped, profitable, and driven by a clear mission - to lead the digital transformation for subcontractors, one trade at a time. Come be part of a team that's smart, ambitious, and comfortable in the chaos of growth - where your ideas matter, and your work shapes what comes next. Want to learn more about our journey? Check out our LinkedIn page.

About the role
At Onetrace, we believe hiring shapes the heart of a company. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who is passionate about building high-performing teams and contributing to an outstanding candidate and employee experience.

In this role, you'll partner closely with hiring managers and the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive full-cycle recruitment, while also supporting various people initiatives. You'll have a hands-on impact not just in who we hire, but how we hire, welcome, and grow our team.

What you'll do

1. Manage full-cycle recruiting across various departments, from commercial to technical roles.
2. Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs, refine role requirements, and build effective hiring strategies.
3. Create clear and engaging job descriptions and adverts that reflect our brand and attract the right talent.
4. Plan and execute efficient interview and selection processes, including screening calls and assessments.
5. Proactively source candidates across platforms (primarily Welcome to the Jungle and LinkedIn), exploring creative outreach methods to tap into diverse talent pools.
6. Keep the ATS (Teamtailor) fully up-to-date, clean, and reflective of every stage of the hiring process.
7. Use data and reporting to spot trends, drive continuous improvement, and support hiring decisions.
8. Collaborate closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to stay aligned with recruitment best practices and implement process improvements.

People Team Collaboration

1. Support onboarding logistics and cultural initiatives, ensuring every new starter feels set up for success.
2. Assist in planning and delivering internal events and team engagement activities.
3. Help drive post-survey feedback action plans and wider people initiatives focused on culture and experience.

Market Insight & Employer Branding

1. Conduct market research and talent mapping to inform hiring strategies and benchmark against industry standards.
2. Help design and deliver recruitment campaigns that enhance our Employee Value Proposition and promote diversity.
3. Work collaboratively with the People, Design, and Marketing teams to strengthen employer branding materials and initiatives.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, ideally in scaling or fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable recruiting across a range of roles and adapting your approach accordingly.
• Tech-savvy and confident using ATS, HR systems, and project management tools like Notion.
• Skilled at assessing candidates not just for skills, but for potential, values alignment, and growth mindset.
• Organized, proactive, and hands-on — you spot opportunities to improve how we work and take initiative to make things better.
• Flexible and creative — able to shift your approach as hiring needs evolve, and think differently about how to attract and engage talent.
• A clear communicator who brings calmness, structure, and empathy to interactions with candidates and internal teams.
• Passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience and supporting a strong, scalable people function.
• Can comfortably give and receive feedback to support continuous improvement internally and externally.

Desirable

• Exposure to onboarding, employee engagement, or internal cultural projects.
• A keen interest in building sustainable, scalable people processes in a growing company.

What we offer

• Salary & Benefits: Up to £40k base, NEST pension, season ticket loan, employee assistance, private medical insurance, 25 days PTO plus holidays.
• Ways of Working: WeWork membership, dog-friendly office, hybrid/remote options, equipment including MacBook, standing desk, tech accessories, and merch.
• Socials: Team socials and annual offsite.
• Your Growth: Hands-on experience, skill development in a supportive environment.

Diversity

Onetrace is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us. All information will be kept confidential.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact us. Note: Our office is dog-friendly, so candidates should be aware that dogs are present in the workplace, which may include shared spaces. If you have allergies or concerns, please let us know in advance.