Talent Acquisition Specialist - Product, Tech & Engineering

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll be working with the Global Talent team and will be instrumental in scaling our UK and global tech teams by attracting high-quality talent and delivering a standout candidate experience that helps us accelerate towards our BHAG.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Scaling high-performing product, engineering, and technical teams across the UK and EMEA
• Filling roles quickly without compromising on quality or candidate experience
• Partnering with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies that attract best-in-class talent
• Championing process improvements and employer brand initiatives

This will include:

• Finding and engaging high-calibre active and passive tech talent using creative sourcing techniques
• Running end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple technical functions
• Conducting structured interviews to assess technical and cultural alignment
• Building strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders
• Advocating for our EVP and telling our story to inspire the right candidates
• Tracking pipeline health and hiring metrics, and adjusting strategy accordingly
• Supporting ongoing initiatives to improve the efficiency and inclusivity of our hiring process

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

• 4+ years experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
• Proven success hiring across engineering, product, or other technical teams
• Prior experience in SaaS, scaleups or high-growth tech environments
• Strong sourcing capability and tools proficiency (LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean, Github, etc.)
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High energy, passion for candidate experience, and a bias for action
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work – we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

• Work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• Access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• Surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• Own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes:

• A very generous parental leave policy
• Subsidised egg freezing – so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms
• A WFH office expense budget
• Outstanding learning & development opportunities

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here: https://employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences – we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.