Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Permanent
£35,000 - £37,000 + 10% Bonus | Hybrid (2 days office-based)

We're supporting a well-established business in West Malling in their search for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. This is a hands-on, in-house role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of recruitment activity, working closely with stakeholders to attract and secure top talent across the organisation.

This position would suit someone with prior in-house recruitment or talent acquisition experience who is looking for a role with strong stakeholder engagement and real influence on hiring strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, from initial brief through to offer stage
• Collaborate with hiring managers on resourcing plans and hiring strategy
• Identify and engage candidates through a range of sourcing methods, including LinkedIn, job boards, and direct outreach
• Conduct initial screenings and structured interviews
• Coordinate interviews, manage feedback, and support offer management
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for upcoming hiring needs
• Keep ATS records accurate and up to date
• Assist with onboarding activity and produce basic recruitment reports
• Contribute ideas to enhance employer branding and recruitment practices

Skills & Experience

• Background in internal recruitment, talent acquisition or in-house hiring (essential)
• Proven experience managing roles from brief to hire
• Strong sourcing and direct search capability
• Experience building relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies in a busy environment
• Familiarity with ATS or recruitment systems
• Well-organised, proactive, and commercially aware

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £37,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing organisation

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If you're currently working in internal recruitment or talent acquisition and are ready for a new opportunity in the Maidstone area, we'd love to hear from you.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.