Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote)

Burson•Columbia, WA

19h•Remote

About The Position

Burson, part of WPP, is a global communications leader focused on creating value for clients through reputation. They utilize specialized teams, advanced technologies, and creative strategies to help brands redefine reputation as a competitive advantage. Burson fosters a global community of lifelong learners at the forefront of innovation. WPP is a trusted growth partner for leading global brands, integrating media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel powered by their agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to drive client growth. This role is for a Senior Account Executive, Talent Acquisition Specialist, who will be instrumental in attracting, engaging, and hiring top communications talent across various practices at Burson. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and high-performing Talent Acquisition team dedicated to career advancement, team strengthening, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. The team utilizes leading recruitment technologies such as Greenhouse, Metaview, Crosschq, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-powered tools, with a commitment to continuous learning and development. This position offers remote work flexibility within the Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones.

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.

Responsibilities

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.