Global Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist in Manchester

Job Description

The Global Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment for Syspro's global technology and engineering teams across the UK and South Africa, attracting and securing top talent across software engineering, product, data, and other technical disciplines.

Job Description

The Global Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment for Syspro's global technology and engineering teams across the UK and South Africa, attracting and securing top talent across software engineering, product, data, and other technical disciplines.
Partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders, the role manages the full recruitment lifecycle, from workforce planning and sourcing through to offer management and onboarding, ensuring an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience.
The role also plays a key part in strengthening Syspro's employer brand, building diverse talent pipelines, and leveraging data, market insights, and AI-enabled recruitment tools to drive hiring excellence.
While primarily focused on the UK and South Africa, the position also supports technical and business hiring across the United States, collaborating with global stakeholders to deliver scalable talent acquisition solutions.

Job Requirements

MinimumExperience

• 2- 3 years of dedicated technology/IT talent acquisition experience, recruiting for software engineering, data, cloud, or other technical roles. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies concurrently across different levels and functions. Proven experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) in a professional recruitment environment.

BeneficialExperience

• RecruitmentexperiencewithinanERP,enterprisesoftware,orSaaSvendor.ExposuretoAI-assistedsourcingtoolssuchasLinkedInRecruiter,HireEZ,orequivalentplatforms,andtechnicalassessmentplatformssuchasHackerRankorCodility.Experiencewithpsychometricassessmentsandstructuredinterviewframeworks.Participationinemployerbrandingortalentmarketinginitiatives.

SpecialSkillsandKnowledge

• End-to-end recruitment: thorough knowledge of the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through to onboarding handover.
• Technicalacumen:workingunderstandingofsoftwaredevelopmentroles,techstacks,andengineeringcareerpaths,sufficienttoassesstechnicalCVsandpartnercrediblywithengineeringhiringmanagers.
• Sourcingandtalentattraction:proficiencywithmulti-channelsourcingstrategiesincludingjobboards,LinkedIn,GitHub,developercommunities,directapproaches,andAI-assistedcandidatematchingtools.
• Stakeholdermanagement:abilitytobuildtrustedrelationshipswithhiringmanagers,PeoplePartners,andexternaltalentpartnerswhilebalancingcompetingprioritieseffectively.
• ATSandHRsystems:competencyinmanagingrecruitmentplatformsandapplicanttrackingsystems,maintainingdataintegrityandtimelyrecord-keeping.
• Interviewingandassessment:skilledincompetency-basedinterviewingtechniquesandcoordinatingstructuredassessmentandpsychometricprocesses.
• Dataandreporting:abilitytotrackrecruitmentmetrics,interprettrends,andpresentactionableinsightstosupportoperationaldecision-making.
• Employmentequityandcompliance:workingknowledgeofUKemploymentlegislation,includingtheEqualityAct2010,UKGDPR,andright-to-workverificationrequirementsasappliedtorecruitment.
• Employerbranding:abilitytorepresentSysproasanemployerofchoiceateventsandacrossdigitalplatforms,contributingtocandidateattractioncampaigns.
• Communicationandcandidateexperience:excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills;committedtodeliveringaprofessionalandpositiveexperienceforallcandidatesthroughouttheprocess.
• Organisationandprioritisation:strongtimemanagementskillswiththeabilitytomanageahighvolumeofconcurrentvacancieswithoutsacrificingqualityorcompliance.
• MS Office proficiency: strong command of Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Excel, and Word for reporting, scheduling, and candidate communication.

Minimum Level of Education

• Bachelor’sDegreeinHumanResources,Business,Technology,orarelatedfield;orequivalentUKqualification(RQFLevel6).

Beneficial Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in HR or a related field. Professional membership with the CIPD or equivalent HR professional body. Psychometric assessment certification (e.g., SHL, Talogy) advantageous

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned vacancies — from intake meeting with the hiring manager through sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference and background checking, offer, and onboarding handover — ensuring each stage is completed within agreed timeframes.
• Sourcetechnicaltalentproactivelyacrossmultiplechannelsincludingjobboards,LinkedIn,GitHub,developercommunities,techmeetups,andAI-assistedcandidatematchingtools,tobuilddiverseandqualifiedpipelinesforsoftwareengineering,data,andothertechnologyroles.
• Conductfirst-levelCVscreeningandcompetency-basedtelephoneorvideointerviewsfortechnicalroles,partneringwithengineeringhiringmanagerstocalibrateshortlistsagainsttechnicalskillrequirementsandclearassessmentrationale.
• Coordinateallinterviewlogistics—includingpanelscheduling,videoconferencingsetup,assessmentcoordinationandcandidatecommunication—ensuringaseamlessandprofessionalcandidateexperiencethroughout.
• DriveSyspro’semployerbrandintheUKtechtalentmarketbyrepresentingtheorganisationattechmeetups,hackathons,careerfairs,anddevelopernetworkingforums,andsupportingdigitalemployerbrandcampaigns.
• Manage all recruitment related administration and ATS data integrity — including job posting, candidate tracking, regret communication, offer documentation, and reporting — to ensure accurate records are maintained at all times.
• LiaisewithhiringmanagersandPeoplePartnerstounderstandheadcountplans,rolerequirementsandcalibrationfeedback,translatingbusinessneedsintoeffectivesourcingandselectionstrategies.
• Trackandreportonkeyrecruitmentmetrics—includingtime‑to‑fill time‑to‑hire, cost‑per‑hire, and quality‑of‑hire—providinginsightstothePeopleOperationsteamtosupportcontinuousimprovementoftherecruitmentfunction.
• Buildandmaintaintalentpipelinesandcandidatepoolsforrecurringandcriticalroles,ensuringSysprohasaccesstoengagedtalentforfutureorganisationalneeds.
• Ensure all recruitment practices comply with UK employment legislation — including the Equality Act 2010, UK GDPR, and right-to-work verification requirements — embedding equity and inclusion principles throughout the hiring process.

Job Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Hybrid working environment (2-3 office days, determined by distance to the office)
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Private Health Insurance
• Death in Service Benefit equal to 4x salary
• Group Income Protection scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bonus / Commission Payments
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package

Salary

34000 - 45000 GBP (yearly)