Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the RoleYou willbe joining a large matrix insurance company who are currently going on a growthjourney. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading end-to-endhiring strategies and bringing market intelligence to support decision-making.You will manage full-cycle recruitment, elevate the candidate experience,and help build a scalable, inclusive, and insight-led talent function.Salary - 55kBonus - OTE 10%5,500 pension contribution What You Will Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end hiring strategies for assigned business areas, consulting senior stakeholders on talent needs, market conditions, and future workforce planning.
• Act as the primary recruitment advisor, providing insights, coaching, and constructive challenge to influence hiring decisions.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, assessment, interviews, offer management, and closing while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Use market insights and data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, offering data-driven recommendations and maintaining accurate ATS documentation.
• Support regional talent projects across employer branding, early careers, sourcing strategies, DEI initiatives, and technology enhancements.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in talent acquisition within complex, matrixed, and international environments.
• Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment and consulting senior stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse market data and talent insights to shape hiring strategies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate a compelling, inclusive story.
• Experience delivering regional or global projects, including early careers initiatives.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar).
• Exposure to employer branding or candidate-experience initiatives.
• Understanding of DEI best practices in recruitment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
• Cultural agility and experience working across multiple geographies is desirable.

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