Talent Acquisition Associate - 3 month contract

Are you a seasoned recruiter looking for your next opportunity? We have an immediate contract opening from November to the end of January in our London office as we ramp up hiring to meet growing demands.

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to support our growing needs. You will collaborate with hiring managers to understand their requirements and implement effective recruitment strategies to ensure a smooth hiring process. 

You will: 

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions that attract high-quality candidates in the tech field.
• Utilise various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, and networking events, to identify potential candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings and interviews, assessing both technical skills and cultural fit.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely communication.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate and up-to-date records of candidate progress.
• Work with the Talent Acquisition Manager to assist in developing and implementing recruitment strategies that attract diverse talent.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to coordinate interviews and facilitate feedback.

You have: 

• Proven experience and success in technical recruiting in a fast-paced digital-focused organisation preferred.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and the skills required for various positions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools - knowledge of Greenhouse would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

  The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible!  Our new hires & employees are the future of our organisation, and we want to set you up for long-term success.  In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office 4 days a week.  The ask stems from our want to:

  Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning

  Improve collaboration and team relationships.

  Increase employee engagement

  This hybrid model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM.  We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.