Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist
<p><strong>Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Bradford – hybrid – c3 days on site</strong></p> <p><strong>6-month Interim Contract – could extend to 12 months</strong></p> <p>Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established, international commercial organisation to recruit an <strong>Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist</strong> for a 6-12 month assignment.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process in the UK, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to attract and secure high-quality talent.</p> <p>As Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing recruitment activity across the business, from defining role requirements through to interviews and offers. You will act as a trusted recruitment partner, providing advice and ensuring a consistently positive candidate experience.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities will include of the Talent Acquisition Specialist:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partnering with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to define recruitment requirements and develop engaging job descriptions.</li><li>Identifying the most effective recruitment channels and proactively sourcing and approaching candidates.</li><li>Managing candidate attraction, advertising, sourcing, managing job boards, CV screening, telephone interviews and competency-based interviews.</li><li>Presenting high-quality candidates and advising stakeholders throughout the selection process.</li><li>Coordinating the full recruitment process through to offer and onboarding.</li><li>Supporting employment offer and contract negotiations.</li><li>Maintaining clear and regular communication with candidates to deliver an excellent candidate experience.</li><li>Advising the business on recruitment activity, market conditions and talent availability.</li><li>Contributing to the ongoing improvement of recruitment processes and methodologies.</li><li>Supporting the organisation's employer brand and position within the wider talent market.</li></ul> <p>We are looking for an experienced recruiter or talent acquisition professional who is confident operating independently and partnering with stakeholders at all levels.</p> <p><strong>The ideal candidate will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A degree-level qualification, preferably within HR, Psychology or a related discipline.</li><li><strong>3+ years' experience</strong> within recruitment, talent acquisition or talent sourcing.</li><li>Strong knowledge of current recruitment channels, sourcing methodologies and the UK labour market.</li><li>Experience using Success Factors, job boards including LinkedIn RPS and social media platforms for recruitment.</li><li>Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A genuine commitment to delivering an excellent candidate experience.</li></ul> <p>This is a fantastic interim opportunity for a <strong>hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter</strong> who enjoys taking ownership, building strong stakeholder relationships and making a tangible impact on recruitment delivery.</p> <p>If you're an experienced recruiter looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.</p>