Talent Acquisition Specialist

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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $40k - $85k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Burson

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5001 - 10000 employees

📣 Marketing

💼 Consulting

📱 Media

Marketing • Consulting • Media

Burson is a global communications and reputation consultancy that helps clients build and protect their reputations to create competitive advantage. The firm offers services across Consumer & Brand, Corporate & Public Affairs, Creative & Content, Intelligence & Innovation, and Advisory, and emphasizes AI-driven intelligence and creativity. Burson operates across a global network (about 40 markets) and is positioned as a modern communications partner rooted in traditional PR principles of honesty, transparency, integrity and excellence; the site footer associates it with WPP.

📋 Description

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for entry-level through mid-level positions across multiple communications disciplines. • Partner closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs, define candidate profiles, and develop recruitment strategies. • Source, screen, assess, and present top talent across PR, communications, marketing, digital, and related professional services backgrounds. • Build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and market mapping. • Recruit across multiple U.S. markets, leveraging local market knowledge and talent insights. • Deliver a high-touch, "white glove" candidate experience from initial outreach through offer and onboarding. • Serve as a brand ambassador, educating candidates about Burson's culture, career opportunities, and employee value proposition. • Build and maintain long-term relationships with prospective candidates, including top talent who may be a fit for future opportunities. • Keep candidates informed and engaged throughout the interview process through thoughtful and transparent communication. • Consult with hiring managers on market trends, talent availability, compensation, and recruitment best practices. • Negotiate offers and guide compensation discussions in partnership with HR and business leaders. • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes and recruiting effectiveness. • Collaborate with the broader People team on talent initiatives, employer branding efforts, and process improvements. • Manage candidate activity and requisitions within Greenhouse and other talent systems. • Leverage modern recruiting technologies, AI tools, interview intelligence platforms, and talent analytics to enhance hiring outcomes. • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction. • Participate in employer branding initiatives, networking events, industry conferences, and campus/early talent programs as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• 3-4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience. • Previous recruiting experience within a PR, communications, marketing, advertising, consulting, or professional services organization preferred. • PR agency recruiting experience is highly desirable. • Experience recruiting across multiple U.S. markets and talent pools. • Demonstrated success managing multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining a strong candidate experience. • Experience recruiting early-career talent and a strong understanding of what motivates emerging and Gen Z professionals. • Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates through creative and strategic recruiting methods. • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and establish credibility with hiring managers and candidates alike. • Experience leading salary and offer negotiations. • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, preferably Greenhouse. • Experience using recruiting technologies such as Metaview, Crosschq, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-powered recruiting tools. • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. • Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Team-oriented mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for connecting great talent with meaningful career opportunities.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome