We're looking for a driven, high-performing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and play a key role in delivering hiring across the US business. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll take ownership of end-to-end recruitment, partner closely with hiring managers, and help drive a high-quality, consistent hiring experience across World Services US. **This role will be based in New York or Washington, DC, and requires a willingness to travel between the two offices as needed.** **ABOUT THE ROLE:** **Own End-to-End Recruitment** - Lead end-to-end recruitment across multiple business areas and disciplines - Drive pace, structure and accountability across all hiring activity - Deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for both candidates and hiring managers - Deliver consistently strong outcomes across both mid-level and senior hires **Partner and Influence Senior Stakeholders** - Build trust relationships and work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and shape strong role briefs - Provide market insight and guidance to support better hiring decisions - Bring clarity to hiring priorities and challenge where needed to improve outcomes - Elevate hiring practices through coaching, guidance, and clear expectations **Drive Delivery and Pipeline** - Build and manage active pipelines of talent across key skill areas - Source directly using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools - Balance proactive sourcing with active role delivery to maintain momentum **Use Data to Improve Hiring** - Track key metrics including pipeline health, time to fill and conversion rates - Use data and market insight to guide decision-making, identify bottlenecks, and improve delivery - Support reporting and bring visibility to hiring progress where needed **Support Strong Hiring Practices** - Contribute to consistent, efficient hiring processes across teams - Help maintain and improve how we use tools like TeamTailor - Identify opportunities to improve candidate experience, communication and workflow **Contribute to Employer Brand** - Support employer branding and candidate engagement activity - Help position M+C Saatchi as a compelling place to work across key talent markets **ABOUT YOU** You're a hands-on recruiter who combines strong delivery, pace, and building relationships. You're comfortable operating in fast-paced environments, managing complexity, and bringing structure where it's needed. **All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.** **Your strengths:** - 3-6 years of proven experience leading hiring in a creative, agency, marketing or consulting environment. - Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels - Confident working with hiring managers and building strong working relationships - Strong delivery focus - organised, responsive and detail-oriented - Comfortable sourcing candidates directly and building pipelines - Data-aware - able to use metrics to guide and improve performance - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Familiarity with ATS platforms like TeamTailor and LinkedIn Recruiter **WHY JOIN US** - Play a key role in shaping **Talent Acquisition across the US business** - Work directly with senior leaders across a highly creative global organization - High impact role with real ownership and visibility - Flexible, hybrid working environment **WHAT YOU GET:** **Washington, DC:** The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually, based on qualifications and level of experience. **New York:** The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 annually, based on qualifications and level of experience. - Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded) - 70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage - Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year's - Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription - 401(k) with 5% employer match - 24/7 mental health support through Self Space - Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc. Group company M+C Saatchi World Services Role MD Americas Locations Washington DC, New York (WS) Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary $80,000 - $120,000 Employment type Full-time