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Talent Attraction Specialist (updated 15 April 2025)
The Opportunity
The recruitment landscape is changing rapidly as part of an increasingly more connected world. To ensure we
are equipped to capitalize on these changes, EY is continuing to grow our Global Talent Attraction capability
to engage and attract the world’s most exceptional and diverse talent and build a better working world.
Our Global Talent Attraction (GTA) team identifies talent for our recruitment teams in region. We design and
deliver talent attraction and sourcing strategies to connect with the right talent globally and build the EY
organization of the future. Our team focuses on recruiting a wide range of roles that support our business
The Talent Attraction Specialist is part of a high-performing GTA team, an attraction and sourcing specialist
focused on identifying and is also a subject matter expert (SME) in a wide range of roles that support different
functions
• Drive and shape the right attraction and sourcing strategies and market intelligence for this
capability in selected markets and geographies.
• Capably identify the right talent across global markets and provide advice to the business on how to
attract that talent to EY.
• Develop a deep understanding of your assigned market to successfully promote and sell career
pathways and EY as an employer of choice within this market.
A typical day will see you using an array of attraction and sourcing strategies and tools to identify, screen and
qualify top talent to present to the hiring teams. You will also share your knowledge with the wider team to
develop their knowledge and capability. You will also partner closely with assigned regional Recruiters to
maintain a relationship with your candidates until hire.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with your team and regional recruiters to identify and engage with candidates in line with
roles across different functions that support our business.
• Use a suite of tools such as LinkedIn and SuccessFactors to assist in developing deep subject
matter talent sourcing expertise in the talent markets for the skills required.
• Collaborate with your wider team to meet attraction and sourcing needs for roles.
• Create candidate profiles and documenting preliminary interviews to share with hiring teams and
recruiters
• Screen live applicants from the ATS for current and future opportunities, creating a candidate profile
and documenting these preliminary interviews to share with hiring teams and recruiters.
• Conduct in-depth qualifying interviews to establish the candidate’s suitability against the
requirements of the role.
• Ensure the delivery of a strong potential candidate pipeline by leveraging external talent and referral
channels, developing talent communities, managing referral campaigns
• Act as a ‘Talent Advisor’ to the business, develop actionable competitive intelligence for recruiters
and hiring managers. Gather and analyze data for accurate and confident decision-making and
sourcing strategy. Make recommendations on additional candidate pools and recruiting techniques,
after evaluating market conditions.
• Develop and execute a variety of candidate marketing techniques and materials
• Actively pursue candidate channels to deliver to our Global Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) talent
agenda.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by ensuring clear communication and support
throughout the recruitment process.
• Achieve individual targets aligned to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key performance metrics.
We are seeking
• Previous talent attraction and sourcing experience, ideally with a focus on sourcing for roles across
various industries.
• Competent use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as SuccessFactors, online sourcing
platforms, and research tools.
• Proficient in investigation, data analysis, research, and market intelligence.
• Proficient in name generation and organizational mapping to effectively identify and engage potential
candidates.
• Understanding and application of internet research techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, X-ray
searches).
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with hiring managers and clients based on trust and
service, with a commitment to developing as a trusted advisor.
• A proactive and candidate-centric work ethic.
• An innovative mindset, curiosity, and determination to find the right talent for assigned openings.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues both locally and internationally.
What we offer
As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow,
develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The
EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social
well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of
what we offer:
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful
impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the
world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice
to help others find theirs.
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