Talent Acquisition & Communications Specialist

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy - Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation.

This role works in close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to the Head of Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment with business goals and talent strategies. The Internal Recruitment & Communications Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for internal hires while leading communications and marketing initiatives to enhance employer branding and engagement.

The primary focus of this role is recruiting for internal positions, including Talent Acquisition, Business Management, Technical Operations, HR, and other supporting functionalities, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process. Additionally, this role plays a key part in developing and delivering marketing and communications content to support recruitment and employee engagement efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand current and future internal recruitment needs.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job posting to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Source and attract high-quality candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and networking.
• Conduct initial screenings, competency-based interviews, and coordinate selection processes.
• Maintain a proactive talent pipeline to address future hiring needs.
• Ensure recruitment aligns with workforce planning and business objectives.
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies to attract top internal talent.
• Create and manage content for recruitment marketing, including job adverts, social media campaigns, and internal communications.
• Enhance the company's presence on social media platforms by promoting internal opportunities and company culture.
• Support HR with employee engagement initiatives related to recruitment and onboarding.
• Develop internal newsletters, announcements, and other communications to support recruitment efforts.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of marketing materials related to recruitment and internal engagement.
• Plan and execute internal events, such as career fairs, networking sessions, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders, customers, and external agencies for event planning and promotional activities.
• Conduct market research and analyse data to support recruitment and marketing strategies.
• Support internal teams with content updates for recruitment and HR initiatives.
• Track recruitment activity, providing reports on hiring progress, time-to-fill metrics, and pipeline development.
• Utilise recruitment data and insights to support continuous improvement in hiring strategies.
• Measure the effectiveness of recruitment marketing campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.

Experience:

• Experience in communications, marketing, or employer branding is highly desirable.
• 1-2 years' experience in internal recruitment, talent acquisition, or workforce planning.

Skills:

• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment for internal hires.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and employer branding skills.
• Experience with direct sourcing, headhunting, and candidate pipeline management.
• Ability to use data to inform recruitment strategies and drive improvements.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• Strong organisational skills, multitasking ability, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and marketing tools.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and marketing best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities.