Talent Acquisition Specialist

Via; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Pension and life assurance (4x salary)

Retail discounts

Free on-site parking

Regular social events

Job summary

Via is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist in Bristol for a hybrid role that combines hands-on recruitment with innovative AI-assisted processes. You will partner with hiring managers, lead direct sourcing and manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions from the corporate head office.

You’ll own candidate engagement, streamline processes and implement AI tools to boost efficiency and experience. This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements two days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience across multiple roles.
• Strong 360 recruitment and direct sourcing experience.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and candidate management.
• Interest in recruitment tech and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across a range of roles and seniority levels.
• Proactively source, attract and engage candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Explore and implement AI tools to improve recruitment efficiency.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Direct sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication

AI tools in recruitment

Tools

AI-powered recruitment tools

Job description

By clicking Apply, you’ll be taken to the Via website to complete your application. This doesn’t guarantee you’ll be matched to this specific role - Via reviews every application (AI first, then a human checks the fit) and shortlists the right candidates. Your profile also stays active for other relevant roles on the platform, and stays anonymous until you match. It takes just a few minutes.

Salary: £39,000–£45,000 per yearLocation: BristolWorking arrangement: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office

About the opportunity

Via is partnering with a leading international retail business looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment from its corporate head office.

You’ll work closely with hiring managers, lead direct sourcing and help introduce innovative recruitment processes, including AI-powered tools.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across a range of roles and seniority levels
• Proactively source, attract and engage candidates
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Improve recruitment processes and candidate experience
• Explore and implement AI tools to improve recruitment efficiency

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 5 years’ recruitment experience
• Strong 360 recruitment and direct sourcing experience
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and candidate management skills
• Proactive, organised and confident working independently
• Interest in recruitment technology and AI tools

Experience using AI within recruitment would be advantageous.

Why apply?

• 26 days' annual leave, with the option to buy more
• Pension and life assurance (4x salary)
• Retail discounts and discounted staff sales
• Free on-site parking and regular social events