Talent Acquisition Specialist in Manchester

Interact provides enterprise-grade intranet software that connects over three million employees to leading global names like Levi's, Domino’s, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Technicolor. Our team of customer-focused problem solvers are passionate about helping organizations to communicate better. We do this together by constantly working to improve every service and product we offer. With offices in Manchester, New York, Dubai, Tulsa, and Manila, we operate across North America, EMEA, and Australia. At Interact, we treat everyone with the same respect and honesty. Our people are our most valuable assets.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist, in this role you will be responsible for delivering high-quality recruitment support across the organisation. You will partner closely with People Leaders to manage end-to-end hiring processes, ensuring an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience while helping meet business recruitment needs across multiple locations.

A Little About You...

• Minimum 3 years experience in recruitment, ideally including internal experience.
• Experience supporting hiring across multiple countries (UK, US, and/or Europe preferred).
• Comfortable managing a wide range of roles and seniority levels.
• Experience delivering competency-based interviews and assessments.
• Familiarity with improving recruitment processes and sharing best practice.
• Strong experience operating within Applicant Tracking Systems to manage end-to-end hiring workflows, preferably using Workday.
• Good understanding of HR/recruitment legislation across the UK and willingness to learn about global hiring practices.
• Strong LinkedIn Recruiter experience.
• Confident managing recruitment reporting and basic analytics.
• Skilled user of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proactive approach with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to partner effectively with stakeholders.

About the role...

• Recruitment Delivery
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for a portfolio of roles, ensuring a smooth and professional hiring process for candidates and hiring managers.
  • Conduct sourcing, screening, and interview coordination for a variety of technical and non-technical roles.
  • Support the development of talent pipelines by proactively sourcing and engaging with candidates across multiple channels (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, talent pools).
  • Ensure all recruitment activity is consistent with internal processes, policies, and global employment regulations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Build strong relationships with People Leaders, offering guidance on role scoping, hiring best practices, interview techniques, and market insights.
  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition Lead to understand hiring forecasts and prioritise workload effectively.
• Candidate Experience & Process Excellence
  • Support continuous improvement of the recruitment process by identifying efficiency opportunities and sharing insights with the TA Lead.
  • Maintain high-quality candidate communication and ensure a positive end-to-end journey.
  • Schedule interviews, manage logistics, and support assessments where required.
  • Coordinate and manage external recruitment agency partners, including briefing roles, reviewing performance, and ensuring alignment with internal hiring needs.
• Systems, Data & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring compliance with legislation across all operating countries.
  • Support the creation of recruitment dashboards by providing accurate data and insights.
  • Ensure high integrity of all recruitment-related data (ATS, LinkedIn, internal systems).
• Employer Brand & Talent Market Engagement
  • Partner with Marketing and the TA Lead to share content and promote roles through social media and employer branding initiatives.
  • Represent the organisation at recruitment events, fairs, or campaigns as required.
• Administration & Compliance
  • Support hiring managers with job description updates and approval workflows.
  • Coordinate offers, background checks, and onboarding handover documentation.
  • Ensure recruitment practices align with DE&I commitments and employment law.