Overview

It is an extremely exciting time at Pragmatic - we have consistently grown over the last 2 years and have further, significant plans to expand our headcount, both in the North East and in Cambridge. 

As a result, we are recruiting a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join us on a fixed-term contract to help us deliver our headcount objectives in order to achieve our ambitious growth plans. We are looking for the very best people for Pragmatic, as well as the best technical fit for every role, and we are very proud of the culture we have built around our core values. We are therefore looking someone whose values strongly match our own, with the desire to take us to the next level and help us be the very best.

The successful candidate will be based in Cambridge, working within the Talent Team (and the wider People Team) and with hiring managers to recruit and retain the best talent within semiconductors. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for delivering mainly experienced hires across functions including Technology (Design, Test, R&D); Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Product Management) and Corporate Services (Finance, People, Legal, IT, Procurement & Supply Chain). This is therefore a role which will require someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment.

We are looking for someone to join us on a fixed-term contract (12 months) with the possibility of becoming a permanent position. 

Key tasks

• Work closely with hiring managers to determine current and future recruitment needs
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job requisition through to offer and until the point of onboarding
• Handle multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously, in a timely manner but with a focus on right first time results
• Assist managers with formulating job descriptions and effectively scope new positions
• Write adverts to attract talented applications 
• Utilise a wide range of methods to attract candidates directly including LinkedIn, job boards, advertising, networking, referrals etc
• Reviewing and interviewing candidates to assess technical and cultural suitability, generating strong shortlists
• Arrange and conduct interviews alongside hiring managers and collate feedback
• Negotiate offers and start dates
• Grow and maintain our candidate database using our ATS
• Build relationships with candidates and maintain timely and effective communication, contributing positively to the candidate experience
• Build a strong pipeline of talent for future recruitment needs
• Attend careers fairs to promote Pragmatic
• Keep abreast of industry trends, and maintain a high level of sector and market knowledge

Qualifications and training

• Degree educated - advantage, not essential
• CIPD or Recruitment qualifications (such as CertRP) - advantage, not essential

Skills and experience

• Proven recruitment experience, either agency or in-house
• Understanding of all selection methods and techniques, in particular LinkedIn Recruiter
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
• Ability to understand highly complex, technical roles
• Ability to be versatile and recruit roles of varying nature
• Experience of international recruitment - advantage
• Experience of Engineering/Technical recruitment 
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-organised with strong timekeeping skills
• Ability to think strategically and influence stakeholders
• Enthusiasm and passion
• Ambition and a continuous growth mindset