Talent Acquisition Specialist (Advertising Agency)

This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be helping us build the future of our agency through effective talent acquisition strategies for our DEPT® Studios team. As candidates' first point of contact, you represent DEPT®'s culture, and are responsible for ensuring a positive candidate journey throughout the recruitment process. Partnering with hiring teams to understand role requirements, share regular hiring updates, and provide market insights.

• →Review applications, screen resumes, and assess candidates' qualifications for various positions within the organization.
• →Conduct thorough phone screenings to evaluate candidates' skills and experience.
• →Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, providing timely updates, feedback, and support.
• →Collaborate closely with hiring managers and management teams to understand their recruitment needs and align candidate profiles accordingly.
• →Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers to successful candidates.
• →Devise and implement effective strategies to attract passive candidates, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-quality talent.
• →Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and documentation in our applicant tracking system.

• English proficiency for collaboration with the global DEPT® team and candidates.
• Previous experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role, with success in attracting and selecting top talent in the creative or digital industry.
• Experience in setting up, preparing, and conducting candidate phone screenings, ensuring a thorough assessment of candidates.
• Able to manage internal and external stakeholders, and ensure a smooth hiring process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders, such as hiring managers and operational directors.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and streamline processes.

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.