Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Burson, part of WPP, is a global communications leader focused on creating value for clients through reputation. The Senior Account Executive, Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top communications talent across various practices, while ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience.
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
Skills
- 3-4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- 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
- Previous recruiting experience within a PR, communications, marketing, advertising, consulting, or professional services organization
- PR agency recruiting experience is highly desirable
Benefits
- Flexibility to work remotely within the Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones
- Learning and development opportunities that support career growth
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship programs with industry leaders
- A vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation
- Packages designed to reward and retain top talent
- Hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week
- Accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process
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