Talent Acquisition Associate 6m FTC

As aTalent 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.

You will assist in sourcing and engaging candidates supporting hiring managers and ensuring a positive candidate experience while adhering to thepillars of being technology-enabled candidate-centric consultative partners and cost-effective (minimizing agency reliance).

This role is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities:

Learning and Supporting Talent Acquisition Activities:

• 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.

Candidate Pipeline Support:

• 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.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• 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.

Technology-Enabled Practices:

• 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.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion:

• 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.

Cost-Effective Practices:

• 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 teams cost-effectiveness goals.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 0-2 years of talent acquisition experience; with strong sourcing skills.

• 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.