Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Morton Fraser Full time

**Location - Edinburgh or Glasgow**

**Summary of Role**

This role will involve developing long-term recruiting strategies that provide strong talent pipelines for the firm's current and future hiring needs.

**Key Tasks**
- Co-ordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and forecast quarterly hiring needs by Division.
- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews as appropriate.
- Prepare job descriptions designed to accurately reflect duties and responsibilities, as well as job grading, as required.
- Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events.
- Build talent pipelines to ensure there is a ready source of talent for vacancies as and when they arise.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar role, or with aptitude to be trained into the role.
- Familiarity with using social media to research and develop talent pipelines.
- Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within an organisation.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload and meet targets and deadlines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with proven experience in a business facing role with the confidence and ability to interact with all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, HR Databases.
- The ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative.

**Person Specification**
- You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
- You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
- You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
- You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
- You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

- Profit Related Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
- Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
- Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
- Retail Discounts

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,500.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh



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