Talent acquisition specialist in technical recruitment

Описание

Optasia is a real-time financial intelligence company. We are seeking an experienced hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in the UK or Athens.

Задачи

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through interviews, offer management, and successful placement
• Drive technical recruitment across engineering, software development, data, DevOps, AI/ML, and other technology-related positions, and also corporate roles
• Conduct proactive headhunting and direct sourcing to identify and engage qualified candidates, particularly for hard-to-fill and business-critical vacancies
• Use advanced Boolean search techniques, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other relevant sourcing tools to identify and attract talent
• Build and maintain active candidate pipelines across international markets, with a particular focus on Africa and other relevant geographies
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, assess candidate suitability, coordinate interviews, and maintain momentum throughout the hiring process
• Screen and evaluate candidates against job requirements, providing clear, evidence-based feedback and recommendations
• Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet agreed recruitment timelines and hiring needs
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a professional and positive recruitment experience
• Manage recruitment activity and candidate records accurately within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), providing timely updates on pipeline progress and hiring status
• Support offer management and negotiations, working with relevant stakeholders to facilitate successful placements
• Monitor recruitment progress, proactively identify bottlenecks, and follow up with stakeholders to keep vacancies moving through the process

Требования

• Minimum 6 years of recruitment experience gained in-house, within an agency, or across both environments
• Proven experience in technical recruitment, ideally within technology, fintech, telecommunications, or another technology-driven business
• Demonstrable experience recruiting across African markets, including sourcing and engaging talent within relevant countries
• Strong hands-on experience in headhunting, direct sourcing, Boolean search, and talent mapping
• Proven ability to recruit for hard-to-fill technical positions and engage passive candidates effectively
• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across multiple vacancies and stakeholders
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and other candidate sourcing tools
• Strong candidate assessment, interviewing, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and maintain a high pace of recruitment delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility with candidates and hiring managers across different cultures and geographies
• Professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to candidate experience

Условия

• Work from anywhere policy (90-day per year)
• Competitive remuneration package
• Extra day off on your birthday
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• All the tech gear you need to work smart

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