Talent Acquisition Specialists are professionals operating within the recruitment industry, discovering top talent and placing them in best-match positions across a range of organisations.

While similar to Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Specialists are involved in the end-to-end hiring process, from initial top talent discovery to placement, all the way through to onboarding. They offer comprehensive recruitment support to clients and candidates alike, ensuring both parties benefit from each successful placement.

But how can a Talent Acquisition Specialist support you? And what are the benefits of working with one?

Working with a Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialists support candidates and clients through every step of the hiring process. They begin with posting on job boards, networking and utilising social media to pinpoint top talent specific to the industry in question. They’ll then work closely with your organisation to put a strategic hiring process in place, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates and making recommendations on who to hire.

A Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for ensuring top-quality candidates are selected for the organisation they’re working with, while simultaneously supporting the candidate through the hiring process and ensuring they’re only put forward for best-fit roles.

The best interests of both parties are their main priority, meaning working with a Talent Acquisition Specialist holds the following benefits…

Benefits of Working with a Talent Acquisition Specialist

Quality of Hire

Talent Acquisition Specialists are skilled in selecting candidates that not only match the required skillset for the role but are also a great cultural fit. Sourcing candidates of this high quality allows for hires that integrate seamlessly into organisations, filling roles effectively from the get-go.

Employee Retention

When so much care has been taken to select candidates who are well-suited to the role, it reduces the risk of placements falling through. Because candidates have been selected specifically for the organisations, the chances of satisfied candidates and clients alike increase, thus improving employee retention.

Time and Cost-Efficiency

When conducted in-house, recruiting can be both expensive and time-consuming. Talent Acquisition Specialists eliminate this burden. They’re able to dedicate all their time to finding the perfect hire for your business, reducing time-to-hire and keeping costs manageable.

Access to Top Talent

Talent Acquisition Specialists move in circles comprised of the top talent in the country. They’re able to utilise their extensive network to source candidates who are a perfect match for each and every organisation they work with.

Personalised Service

Talent Acquisition Specialists work closely with both candidates and clients and are often experts in your industry. This enables them to tailor their recruitment process to suit both parties, ensuring only top talent is selected for best-fit roles.

Talent Acquisition with Mackinnon & Partners

Here at Mackinnon and Partners, our Talent Acquisition Specialists work to source, screen and place top talent for a range of industries. From Renewable Energy to Construction, Manufacturing to Finance, our team of expert Talent Acquisition Specialists is on hand to help.

For more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.