This candidate offers 15 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, primarily within financial services. Their recent work has included sourcing candidates, managing offers and briefing hiring managers, with regular responsibility for talent pipelining and end-to-end recruitment. They are comfortable using PageUp, Workday and SmartRecruiters, and are confident learning new systems when processes or reporting requirements change. Colleagues would describe them as clear in communication and confident with stakeholders, with a consistent focus on accuracy, follow-through and clear communication. One of their stronger recent contributions involved work that improved candidate experience, while they also contributed to initiatives that filled difficult roles. They are used to working with managers, colleagues and external stakeholders, and can adjust their communication style depending on the audience and urgency of the issue. The candidate is particularly strong in interviewing and candidate sourcing, and tends to approach problems by understanding the detail first before deciding on a practical next step. They have also had exposure to construction, giving them a useful ability to adapt to different operating environments, systems and stakeholder expectations. They are now looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing business. In their next move, career progression is an important consideration. They are comfortable working in the office and are also open to a balanced hybrid arrangement. In interview, they present as considered and straightforward, with a preference for giving practical examples rather than overstating their experience.
