Talent Acquisition Specialist
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled recruitment professionals has surged in recent years, with the remote hiring market expected to grow by 25% in 2026. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll play a critical role in building high-quality, diverse teams. Trade Nation, with its fast-paced environment, is an attractive destination for those looking to grow their careers. With 3-6 years of experience in recruitment, you can leverage your skills to influence hiring strategies and make a real impact. Before applying, consider how your expertise can drive business outcomes and what you can bring to the table in terms of innovative recruitment approaches.
Job Description
About the Role
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be an integral part of Trade Nation's HR team, overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle for various roles. This position requires 3+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of recruitment principles and practices, with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.Day-to-day, you will work closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft compelling job briefs, and align on candidate profiles and assessment criteria. Your expertise in creating accurate, engaging, and inclusive job descriptions and advertisements will be essential in attracting top talent. You will also be responsible for proactively sourcing passive talent through various channels and delivering a consistently positive and timely candidate experience.
What You Will Do
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of roles across multiple business functions
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and craft compelling job briefs
- Create accurate, engaging, and inclusive job descriptions and advertisements
- Proactively source passive talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, talent databases, networking, and creative outreach strategies
- Deliver a consistently positive and timely candidate experience at every stage of the process
- Conduct initial screening interviews and add structured feedback to the ATS (Workable)
- Manage offer processes, including compensation benchmarking, negotiation support, and pre-boarding communication
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, coaching them on best-practice interviewing and assessment techniques
- Provide regular updates on role progress, market insights, and pipeline health
- Collaborate with the broader HR team on employer branding, talent programmes, and process improvements
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the ATS (Workable) throughout the recruitment process
- Track and report on key recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and pipeline conversion rates
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, either in-house or in a fast-paced agency environment
- Demonstrable experience hiring across multiple functions (e.g., tech, commercial, operations, corporate)
- Proficiency with an ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter; comfortable working in data-driven recruitment workflows
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence, advise, and push back constructively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
- A proactive, ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring practices
Nice to Have
- Experience with Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of recruitment marketing strategies and techniques
- Certification in recruitment or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work with a fast-paced, growing company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to the latest recruitment tools and technologies
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans
How to Stand Out
- To stand out, make sure your resume and cover letter are tailored to the recruitment industry, highlighting your experience with ATS systems and recruitment marketing strategies.
- Prepare to talk about your approach to inclusive hiring practices and how you ensure diversity in your recruitment pipelines.
- Be ready to discuss your experience with data-driven recruitment workflows and how you use data to inform your recruitment decisions.
- Familiarize yourself with Trade Nation's company culture and values to demonstrate your alignment with their mission.
- Consider creating a portfolio of your recruitment campaigns or projects to showcase your skills and accomplishments.
- Don't be afraid to ask about the company's approach to professional development and growth opportunities during the interview process.
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