Talent Acquisition Specialist

Burson

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Burson responsible for recruiting top communications talent. Partnering with hiring managers and building candidate pipelines across various disciplines.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment across multiple communications disciplines, with a strong focus on candidate experience and relationship building. Proficient in leveraging modern recruiting technologies and data-driven insights to enhance hiring outcomes and support employer branding initiatives.

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Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperiencePR Agency RecruitingCandidate Experience ManagementNegotiation SkillsApplicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse)

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Hard Skills

SourcingScreeningAssessing CandidatesRecruitment StrategiesMarket MappingData-Driven InsightsSalary NegotiationRecruiting Early-Career TalentTalent Pool ManagementCreative Recruiting Methods

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

GreenhouseMetaviewCrosschqLinkedIn RecruiterAI-Powered Recruiting Tools

Industry Keywords

PRCommunicationsMarketingAdvertisingConsultingProfessional ServicesEmployer BrandingTalent InsightsCandidate EngagementDiversity Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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