Talent Acquisition Specialist (Maternity Cover)

Thrive; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist for a maternity cover role. This 12-month contract offers the chance to enhance recruitment processes and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. The position is open to both full-time and part-time candidates.

Benefits

Collaborative company culture

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working options

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment coordination or talent acquisition.
• Experience using ATS like Teamtailor or Greenhouse.
• Ability to manage multiple roles in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidate application and screening using ATS.
• Conduct initial screening calls and collaborate with hiring managers.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Maternity Cover)

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Maternity Cover)

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Role Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented

Role Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our internal recruitment and onboarding processes. This is a maternity cover position, open to both full-time and part-time candidates (12 months fixed term contract with a possibility to extend).

This person will play a key role in delivering a positive candidate experience from attraction and recruitment to the start of onboarding, ensuring we attract and integrate top talent efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain our internal candidate application and screening programme using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Review incoming applications to identify potential candidates based on job requirements.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to shortlist candidates.
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess candidate suitability and provide feedback to managers.
• Liaise with external recruiters.
• Draft offer letters and employment contracts in collaboration with the People Team.
• Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding activities to ensure a seamless new hire experience.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Support hiring managers and new joiners throughout the preboarding and onboarding journeys.
• Identify opportunities to enhance our candidate experience and onboarding processes.
• Support with internal comms, L&D and people initiatives as required
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in recruitment coordination, talent acquisition, or HR administration.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Teamtailor, Greenhouse, or Workable is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems or recruitment software.
• Comfortable conducting screening interviews and liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative and team-focused mindset.
• Understanding of employment contracts and offer processes
  
  

What We Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• The chance to be part of a growing team with real impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
  
  

If you’re passionate about people, processes, and providing an exceptional candidate journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Software Development

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