TL;DR

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Partnering with hiring managers and HR to find, engage, and hire brilliant people for a video game developer and publisher with an accent on championing an outstanding candidate experience and employer branding. Focus on proactive sourcing, pipeline building, and coordinating the full recruitment lifecycle while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.

Location: This role is based at our riverside headquarters in Oxford. We are open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs. This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Company

%hirify_global% is an independent video game developer and publisher with its own film studio, board game, book, and comic publishing divisions.

What you will do

Partner with TA Lead, hiring managers, and HR to understand hiring needs and shape recruitment strategies.
Proactively source and build candidate pipelines using various channels.
Conduct initial candidate screenings and coordinate interviews.
Ensure a positive candidate experience and promote %hirify_global% as an employer.
Oversee ATS records, recruitment administration, and track key metrics.
Support employer branding initiatives and ad-hoc Talent projects.

Requirements

Professional experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
Familiarity with employment law.
Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in computer usage and MS Office, with a talent for quickly mastering new software platforms.
Driven, organized, collaborative, and capable of taking initiative.
Skilled at fostering strong relationships internally and externally.
A genuine passion for and interest in the games industry is a strong plus.
Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

22 days holiday + Christmas closure & Bank holidays (increasing with service).
Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan (dental and vision), Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover.
Enhanced Family Leave and Enhanced Pension Scheme.
Interest-Free, Tax-Free loans and EAP for Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.
Open, friendly, and creative atmosphere with complete creative freedom.
Support for physical and mental well-being, work-life balance.
Inclusive culture, encourages innovation and diversity.