An experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist, this candidate brings 13 years of experience gained in professional services. Their recent work has included managing offers, briefing hiring managers and managing vacancies, with regular responsibility for interviewing and candidate sourcing. They are comfortable using PageUp, LinkedIn Recruiter and Excel, and are confident learning new systems when processes or reporting requirements change. Colleagues would describe them as methodical, reliable and comfortable with deadlines, with a consistent focus on accuracy, follow-through and clear communication. One of their stronger recent contributions involved work that reduced time to hire, while they also contributed to initiatives that improved candidate experience. 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 end-to-end recruitment and stakeholder management, 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 a contract role with meaningful project work. In their next move, the opportunity to broaden their skills 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.
