Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower UK Ltd; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 12-month contract in England. This role involves managing the recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers, and enhancing the candidate experience. With 3+ years of recruitment experience, ideally within competitive environments, you will leverage various sourcing tools and contribute to shaping the regional talent strategy. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic HR setting with real business impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally in a competitive environment.
• Fluent in English; additional EU language is a plus.
• Confident using various sourcing tools and professional networks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Labour Psychology, or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Social media

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.