Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Southampton - Temporary role to start in January for approximately 6 weeks - Hybrid position working from home 2 days a week - £14.50 per hour

We are partnering with a long standing client of ours who is looking for temporary support to work within their talent acquisition team to help attract, source, and screen top candidates for vacancies across designated regions, ensuring high-quality hires and a positive candidate experience. You will act as a brand ambassador to build engaged talent pools for future needs.

You will need previous experience within a similar role as they are looking for someone who can jump straight in and support them at an extremely busy time

Key Responsibilities

Advertise vacancies via ATS, careers site, and local networks.
Source candidates for priority or niche roles.
Manage vacancies and candidates within agreed processes and timelines.
Maintain talent pools for volume and hard-to-fill roles.
Build strong relationships with Store Managers to ensure collaboration.
Understand local demographics and apply insights to improve recruitment delivery.
Conduct telephone interviews, arrange selection events, and provide feedback.
Offer best-practice guidance to hiring managers and support consistent processes.

Skills & Experience

Proven ability to advise and coach hiring managers on recruitment needs.
Strong communication and collaboration skills within a Talent Acquisition team.
Passion for employer branding and candidate experience

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application