Senior Talent Acquisition Associate

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now

Are you passionate about people and recruitment? Do you enjoy big challenges, working with and learning from a fresh, high-performance Talent Acquisition team? PeopleCert seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Associate who will be instrumental in driving our organization's talent strategy to support our growth and long-term objectives. In this critical role, you will leverage your deep expertise in recruitment and talent management to attract, engage, and secure top-tier tech & digital talent across all levels of positions. Your strategic approach and exceptional relationship-building skills will be vital in ensuring that we continue to meet our ambitious business objectives. You'll partner directly with senior tech leadership, contribute to our innovation agenda, and ensure PeopleCert continues to scale with the right talent, at the right time.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Associate your tasks will include the following:

• Leadend-to-end recruitment for a variety of technical roles, aligning with the organization's long-term business goals.
• Utilize a variety of talent sourcing methodologies, including executive search techniques, industry networking, direct headhunting, and leveraging business and social networks to attract top-tier tech professionals.
• Conduct in-depth evaluations of candidates' technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, leadership potential, and cultural alignment through structured interviews, technical assessments, and role-specific challenges.
• Partner closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to deeply understand business needs and ensure alignment in candidate selection, while providing expert guidance on market trends and talent availability.
• Deliver a premium candidate experience, acting as a trusted ambassador of PeopleCert's tech mission and values.
• Proactively build and maintain strong talent pipelines and talent mapping for niche or hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Support smooth onboarding and integration of new hires into tech teams.
• Monitor key recruitment metrics, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and continuously improve processes based on data and feedback.
• Contribute to our employer branding strategy, especially in the tech community, through events, social media, and thought leadership initiatives.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field. Master's degree or HR/technical recruiting certifications (e.g., LinkedIn Certified Professional-Recruiter) is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in talent acquisition, with a strong focus a strong focus on technical and digital roles across multiple levels.
• Proven expertise in executive and technical search, including competitor analysis, talent mapping, and passive candidate engagement.
• Global recruitment experience will be considered a strong plus.
• Superior communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with confidence and strategic insight.
• High attention to detail, project management skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent command of English is required (C2 level certification desired, LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would be a plus)
• Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advance level certification is desirable.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Global Impact: A unique opportunity to contribute to a global leader in education technology, with exposure to diverse markets and cultures.
• Professional Growth: Continuous personal and professional development opportunities within a global, innovative, and collaborative environment.
• Perks: Access to exclusive certifications and professional development resources, along with a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)

• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

• Financial background check

• Employment reference check.

• If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.