Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower UK - RISE; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the UK is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 12-month contract. This role requires managing the entire recruitment lifecycle across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent. The successful candidate will have a degree related to business or psychology, along with at least 3 years of recruitment experience. Proficiency in ATS platforms and excellent analytical and communication skills are essential. The position is based on-site in Reading.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using various recruiting tools and platforms, including social media.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for roles across UK, Ireland, and Nordics.
• Create and execute strategies for talent sourcing and hiring plans.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure new hires are set for success.

Skills

Recruitment process management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

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

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Social media channels

Job description

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.