Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wade Macdonald; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Private medical cover post-probation

Wellbeing allowances

Enhanced family leave

Volunteering and team charity days

Volunteer days

29 days holiday

Job summary

A recruitment consulting firm is seeking a Senior HR Recruitment Consultant to shape recruitment for public sector clients. This role includes managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, onboarding, and being the HRIS system owner. Ideal candidates have solid HR coordination experience, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. The organization offers a competitive benefits package with a focus on wellbeing and career development.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a busy recruitment or HR coordination role.
• Skilled in using ATS and HRIS systems.
• Proactive approach, excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Confidentiality and a people-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from advertising to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to draft compelling job adverts.
• Act as the first point of contact for applicants.
• Maintain the ATS and support recruitment budget optimisation.
• Coordinate new starter processes including contracts and pre-employment checks.
• Oversee probation and ensure HRIS data accuracy.
• Prepare reports and recruitment metrics to improve hiring outcomes.
• Support general HR administration and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Experience in recruitment

Knowledge of ATS and HRIS systems

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Confidentiality

People skills

Team collaboration

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

This range is provided by Wade Macdonald. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Wade Macdonald

Senior HR Recruitment Consultant- Finding the best talent for clients & helping candidates find their next role!

Talent Acquisition Officer

Hybrid – 2 days WFH

About the Client

This opportunity sits within the Public Sector, with national reach and a growing reputation for community impact, the organisation thrives on a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is seen as a lifelong journey and challenges are embraced as opportunities to grow.

About the Job

As Talent Acquisition Officer, you will be central to shaping recruitment across the organisation. You’ll lead on end-to-end recruitment, coordinate onboarding, and act as the HRIS system owner. Working closely with hiring managers and the People & Culture team, you’ll play a vital role in workforce planning, candidate experience, and supporting the broader HR agenda.

Duties will include:

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from advertising and shortlisting through to onboarding
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand team needs and draft compelling job adverts
• Acting as the first point of contact for applicants, coordinating interviews, and ensuring timely feedback
• Maintaining the Applicant Tracking System and supporting recruitment budget optimisation
• Coordinating new starter processes, including contracts, pre-employment checks, and induction programmes
• Overseeing the probation process and ensuring accurate HRIS data updates
• Preparing reports and analysing recruitment metrics to improve hiring outcomes
• Supporting general HR administration, audits, and ad hoc project delivery

About the Successful Applicant

You will have solid experience in a busy recruitment or HR coordination role. Skilled in using ATS and HRIS systems, you bring a proactive approach, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with a range of stakeholders. A collaborative mindset, confidentiality, and a people-first attitude are key to success.

What You Will Receive in Return

This organisation offers a generous benefits package including 29 days holiday + BH discretionary bonus, enhanced pension, and private medical cover post-probation. You'll enjoy hybrid working, wellbeing allowances, enhanced family leave, and access to volunteering and team charity days. The culture promotes wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance, with supportive colleagues and a collaborative environment.