About the role
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and takes full ownership of the hiring lifecycle. You will play a critical role in shaping our workforce by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent while acting as a strong ambassador for our employer brand.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Recruitment
* Own and deliver the full recruitment lifecycle from initial briefing through to offer
* Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and role requirements
* Manage multiple complex vacancies simultaneously across various departments
* Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to identify high-quality candidates
* Utilise a range of channels including LinkedIn, referrals, and networking
* Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Stakeholder Management
* Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on market insights and hiring strategies
* Ensure a high level of communication and expectation management throughout the hiring process
Reporting & Analytics
* Track and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g. time to hire, source effectiveness)
* Use data to drive continuous improvement in hiring processes and outcomes
Process Optimisation & Transformation
* Lead end-to-end transformation of TA processes, systems, and tools
* Drive operational excellence and scalability
* Continuously review and improve recruitment processes to implement automation, enhance efficiency and candidate experience
* Support and train hiring managers on best interview practices and techniques
Culture & Values Assessment
* Act as the gatekeeper for cultural alignment, leading and standardising culture-fit interviews across all hires
* Champion company values throughout the hiring process, ensuring every hire strengthens organisational culture
* Design and evolve culture assessment frameworks to ensure consistency, fairness, and quality of hiring decisions
Employer Brand & Candidate Experience
* Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the company’s culture, values, and proposition
* Own and continuously enhance the end-to-end candidate experience
* Partner with internal teams to develop employer branding initiatives and attract top talent
* Benchmark candidate experience and continuously improve outcomes
Qualifications
* Minimum 5+ years’ experience in talent acquisition, preferably in-house or a combination of agency and in-house
* Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment across multiple role types
* Professional HR or recruitment qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or above) is highly desirable
* Strong sourcing and headhunting skills with a proactive approach
* Ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
* Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools (e.g. SmartRecruiters, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter)
* Experience working with data and recruitment metrics, including reporting and process optimisation
* Demonstrated experience leading recruitment process improvements and change initiatives
* Strong knowledge of inclusive hiring practices, and best-practice recruitment methodologies
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Additional Information
The Team: http://www.squaretrade.com/leadership
SquareTrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to shape and influence hiring strategy
* Collaborative and high-growth working environment
* 2 charity days per year. For each day we will contribute the equivalent of your daily salary to the charity on your behalf.
* Private Healthcare and Health Cash Plan with Simply Health
* Monthly Gym/fitness allowance
* Monthly Wellness allowance
* Monthly Phone/Internet allowance
* Annual professional development allowance
* Headspace
* GoGeta Cycle to work scheme
* GoGeta Nursery scheme
* Friends & Family Mobile Repair Benefit