TA Specialist (English, Talent Acquisition, IT, Recruiter)

- Level: Senior, Middle

- Roles: HR, TA 

Role Overview:

The HR Talent Acquisition Specialist will drive recruitment efforts for technical roles, particularly in IT, for a fast-paced Game outsourcing company. In addition, this role will contribute to employee engagement strategies. This individual will have the opportunity to build and lead a Talent Acquisition (TA) team.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment (50%): 

- Manage 15-25 open requisitions at any given time, focusing on high-quality candidates and efficient hiring timelines (average 30-45 days). 

- Utilize tools such as ATS, and job boards to source candidates. 

- Collaborate with hiring managers to define job specifications, role requirements, and candidate profiles. 

- Conduct in-depth technical interviews, working closely with technical leads to assess candidates capabilities. 

- Negotiate offers and close candidates, ensuring an optimal candidate experience.

Employee Engagement (20%): 

- Support the creation and execution of employee engagement programs to foster a positive, productive workplace. 

- Collect and analyze employee feedback (e.g., surveys, 1:1s) to improve company culture. 

- Assist with onboarding and ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.Team Development (30%): 

- Lead full-cycle IT recruitment across various technical roles (Artist, Dev, High-level, etc.). 

- Build and manage a small Talent Acquisition team (1-2 direct reports). 

- Mentor and coach team members to improve their recruitment skills and processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

- Technical Recruiting Expertise: 5+ years of experience in IT recruitment, specifically in Fintech, Gaming, or related sectors.

- Interviewing: Proficient in conducting technical interviews and screening candidates for both overall technical skills and cultural fit.

- Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to collaborate with hiring managers to set recruitment priorities.

- Employee Engagement: Knowledge of basic employee engagement strategies, employee retention, and onboarding best practices.

- Recruitment Tools: knowledge of LinkedIn, ATS platforms, and job boards.

- Sourcing Ability: Proven track record of sourcing top-tier technical talent, both passive and active candidates.

Desirable Skills:

- Leadership: experience in leading or mentoring a team, ideally in a IT recruitment function.

- Experience working with Game Development teams.

Key Metrics & Goals:

- Hiring Volume: Successfully fill 10+ IT positions per quarter.

- Time to Hire: Maintain an average time-to-hire of 30-45 days.

- Stakeholder Satisfaction: Achieve a CV Pass rate of 85%+.

- Team Development: Build and lead a TA team with a focus on growth and development.

Why Join Us:

- International, dynamic, fast-paced environment within a leading IT outsourcing company.

- Opportunity to shape and lead a growing Talent Acquisition function.

- Engaging work culture with a focus on employee development and well-being.