Talent Acquisition Specialist

In Cork; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. This 12-month contract role involves driving the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with hiring managers, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of recruitment experience, especially in fast-paced environments. This position is on-site and offers the chance to significantly impact the organization’s talent strategy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in high-volume recruitment.
• Proficiency in using ATS and sourcing tools.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from strategy to onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define roles and profiles.
• Develop talent pools to meet immediate and future business needs.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Labour Psychology or related

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.