About the Role
As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you are beginning your career in talent acquisition, supporting the team in delivering high-quality hiring solutions while learning the fundamentals of the process. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and development opportunities, allowing you to gradually take on more responsibilities and grow into a well-rounded Talent Acquisition professional.
Responsibilities
•Partner with Senior Talent Acquisition team members to understand hiring needs and recruitment strategies.
•Shadow team members to learn how to source, screen, and engage with candidates effectively.
•Assist in writing and posting job descriptions under supervision, ensuring they are inclusive and engaging.
•Conduct initial outreach to candidates via platforms like LinkedIn or job boards, learning how to represent the organization professionally.
•Begin building a pipeline of candidates for junior-level roles by learning sourcing techniques and tools.
•Conduct basic CV reviews and flag potential matches for open roles to senior team members.
•Support candidate communication by scheduling interviews, sending confirmations, and providing status updates.
•Work closely with hiring managers, under the guidance of senior team members, to understand role requirements and job expectations.
•Begin participating in intake meetings with managers to observe and learn how to define hiring needs effectively.
•Learn to use applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as Greenhouse, to track candidates, update data, and manage workflows.
•Support reporting needs by maintaining accurate data in the ATS and learning to pull basic reports for the team.
•Learn and adopt best practices for embedding DE&I principles into sourcing and candidate evaluation.
•Assist in sourcing diverse talent under the guidance of senior team members.
•Focus on direct sourcing and internal talent pools to minimize reliance on external recruitment agencies.
•Assist in monitoring agency usage and costs to align with the team's cost-effectiveness goals.
Requirements
•0-2 years of talent acquisition experience; ideally as a coordinator/junior recruiter, with a strong willingness to learn and develop.
•Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and a willingness to learn applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms.
•Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with guidance.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
•Commitment to accuracy in entering candidate data, scheduling, and communications.
•A self-starter with a curious and growth-oriented attitude, eager to take initiative and learn.
Conditions
•Please note, this role is a 24-month fixed term contract.
•You'll thrive in a working environment that champions equality of opportunity and inclusion.
•Opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment across the firm and industry.
•Opportunities to make a difference through charitable and global initiatives, alongside professional development and flexible working arrangements.
•Two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
•Comprehensive benefits package: competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.
•Depending on your location, additional benefits may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
