Talent Acquisition Specialist (London)

About Fresha: Fresha is the world’s leading marketplace and software platform for the beauty and wellness industry. Backed by world-class tech investors, we are the AI-powered operating system connecting and powering everything from salons and barbers to spas, medspas, fitness studios, and health practices. We power 140,000+ businesses and 450,000+ beauty professionals globally, processing over 1 billion appointments to date. Headquartered in London, our team has scaled across 15 global offices in North America, EMEA, and APAC. We are expanding fast, building industry-defining AI features, and transforming how self-care businesses run globally. Role Overview / Purpose: Talent Specialist | London HQ | On-site (5 days/week) | £40,000 base + Commission (£45k-£55k total OTE) - depending on performance with uncapped potential. As a Talent Specialist, you are a key engine driving our global talent acquisition strategy. Working closely with our Global Head of Talent, Senior Talent Partners, and hiring managers, this role exists to attract, engage, and hire top-tier talent across technical and commercial functions. You will play a hands-on, high-ownership role in building the high-performing teams that power our rapid global growth. What You'll Do: Partner End-to-End: Work alongside the rest of the Talent team and hiring managers to manage seamless, end-to-end recruitment processes across various business functions. Proactive Sourcing: Identify, engage, and convert high-quality passive talent globally using creative sourcing strategies and personalized outreach. Candidate Assessment: Screen incoming applications, conduct initial assessment calls, and evaluate candidates against both technical/role criteria and cultural alignment. Coordinate Global Operations: Manage interview scheduling and logistics across multiple stakeholders and global time zones while maintaining ATS data integrity. Drive Talent Initiatives: Support broader talent acquisition projects, including employer branding, candidate experience optimization, and recruitment events. What We're Looking For : Recruitment Experience: 1–2 years of experience in agency or in-house talent acquisition, ideally within a fast-paced environment. Sourcing Capability: Demonstrated ability to build talent pipelines and engage high-caliber candidates across various functions. Operational Agility: Proven experience managing complex scheduling, global stakeholders, and standard ATS platforms. High Ownership & Mindset: Proactive, organized, and calm under pressure, with a continuous-improvement mindset and an eagerness to leverage AI tools for efficiency. Nice to Haves: Prior exposure to high-growth tech startups, international hiring, or recruiting across both technical and commercial roles. Your Opportunity at Fresha: This isn’t just a recruitment role - it’s an accelerated career launchpad within one of the world's fastest-growing tech platforms! Earn What You Deliver: A market-leading incentive scheme with bonuses paid per hire. High performance is rewarded directly and uncapped. Own Your Impact: Real ownership from day one to run your own hiring pipelines and directly shape how we scale globally. Grow Fast: Clear, intentional career paths designed to transition high performers into senior talent roles quickly. Learn from the Best: Work alongside a high-performing talent team with collective experience from Google, Meta, Amazon, Uber, and more. Benefits & Culture : Prime Location: Work from our collaborative, dog-friendly London HQ at The Bower, Old Street. Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Health & Wellbeing: Private health insurance fully covered by Fresha (once you pass probation), free confidential counseling, in-office Mat Pilates 3x a week, and a Friday Run Club. Financial & Pension: Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution (when contributing 5%). Perks & Discounts: Access to premium wellness products, services, and everyday perks via Circular Benefits system. Food & Refreshments: Complimentary daily breakfast, snacks, and beverages, plus a fully catered lunch every Friday. Inclusive workforce: At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.