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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Operations - Recruitment
1 year ago
Why Firesprite?
Founded in 2012 by a group of creative and management veterans with years of industry experience, Firesprite is a visionary game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant game development hub with over 200 team members.
Creating a number of showcase games for PlayStation console and peripheral launches over the years, Firesprite’s core focus is developing innovative and memorable experiences for players on cutting edge gaming hardware. At Firesprite, the end player experience always comes first and the team is passionate about how to best combine the disciplines of design, art and code to deliver games that surprise and delight.
A visionary game development studio founded in 2012, Firesprite builds innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms as part of the PlayStation Studios family.
We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join Firesprite’s recruitment team, as we look to expand and enhance the internal souring capabilities of the team.
As Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring high quality candidates for our priority roles across all disciplines. Alongside working closely with the existing Talent Acquisition team and reporting to our People Director, you will be directly contributing to the studio’s growth and goals for 2023 and beyond!
Key Responsibilities:
- Using direct sourcing methods and your existing network to find candidates for our open roles.
- Representing Firesprite at video game industry events, using the opportunity to network and interact with potential candidates.
- Support and advise hiring managers in the recruitment and selection process, guiding them on best practice to ensure candidate experience is at the heart of every interaction.
- Managing the full recruitment cycle from sourcing and screening candidates, through to delivering and negotiating offers.
- Collaborating with the wider People team and internal DEI group on projects which improve the candidate experience and recruitment processes.
Requirements:
- Sustained experience in games industry recruitment, whether internal or agency.
- A strong understanding of the challenges of games industry recruitment and the current market trends.
- Experience using Recruitment Software (E.g LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Knowledge of working with a range of ATS (Greenhouse is especially beneficial).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.