Talent Acquisition Specialist - Product, Tech & Engineering

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As our Talent Acquisition Specialist , you’ll be working with the Global Talent team and will be instrumental in scaling our UK and global tech teams by attracting high-quality talent and delivering a standout candidate experience that helps us accelerate towards our BHAG.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Scaling high-performing product, engineering, and technical teams across the UK and EMEA
• Filling roles quickly without compromising on quality or candidate experience
• Partnering with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies that attract best-in-class talent
• Championing process improvements and employer brand initiatives

This will include:

• Finding and engaging high-calibre active and passive tech talent using creative sourcing techniques
• Running end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple technical functions
• Conducting structured interviews to assess technical and cultural alignment
• Building strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders
• Advocating for our EVP and telling our story to inspire the right candidates
• Tracking pipeline health and hiring metrics, and adjusting strategy accordingly
• Supporting ongoing initiatives to improve the efficiency and inclusivity of our hiring process

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

• 4+ years experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
• Proven success hiring across engineering, product, or other technical teams
• Prior experience in SaaS, scaleups or high-growth tech environments
• Strong sourcing capability and tools proficiency (LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean, Github, etc.)
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High energy, passion for candidate experience, and a bias for action
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work – we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

• Work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• Access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• Surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• Own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes:
• A very generous parental leave policy
• Subsidised egg freezing – so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms
• A WFH office expense budget
• Outstanding learning & development opportunities

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences – we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.