Talent Acquisition Specialist

Introduction to XYZ Reality

A groundbreaking & award-winning Construction Technology (SaaS, Hardware and Project Delivery) company; XYZ Reality are the creators of the world's first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality solution purpose-built for construction, and is the power behind the most comprehensive Project Controls platform within the industry. Not only have we created this technology, that sits within the ATOM – a smart, site-safe headset and hardhat - but we implement it on Mission Critical projects, utilising the power of AR and its integration into Scheduling & Project Management to ensure that projects are completed in line with the delivery timescales and budgets.

Since our inception in 2017, we have grown to over 100 staff across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada & India and have raised over $50m in funding whilst winning awards across Red Dot Design (x2), Construction Innovator of the Year 2024, Best Use of AR/VR in Construction, Mission Critical Tech Innovation 2022, and multiple listings in Sifted Top 100 & Tech Nation’s Future Fifty.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in helping the business to both deliver on secured client projects across the globe (Europe, US, Asia) as well as to scale our internal teams across the business. You'll serve as a true talent partner owning everything from sourcing and strategy to candidate experience and offer negotiation.

Example Positions You’ll Recruit For:

• Construction: Site Engineers, Land Surveyors, Setting Out Engineers, Survey Engineers
• Construction: Project Controls & Management - Project Planners/Schedulers, Project Managers and Commercial/QS
• Revenue & Marketing: Enterprise Account Executives & SDR’s, Solutions Engineers, Marketing Executives & Managers
• Technology: Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, UI/UX/Product Designers, Data, Project Management
• Other Business Services & Adhoc Positions e.g Finance, HR, Operations

Role Responsibilities

📈 Recruitment Execution

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, screening interviews, process coordination, offer negotiation and delivery through to final contract signature, across multiple positions, departments and geographies.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to establish recruitment needs, provide ongoing updates, and oversee successful execution of hire.
• Engage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support across all stages of recruitment
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience with high-touch communication and professionalism at all stages

🔍 Strategic Talent Sourcing

• Design and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract talent across multiple geographies worldwide
• Leverage multiple channels (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, referrals) to identify and engage candidates
• Build, maintain and engage a robust talent pipeline of suitable candidates aligned with future hiring needs
• Champion employer branding initiatives to position XYZ Reality as a desirable employer

📊 Data, Reporting & Optimisation

• Track and report key recruiting metrics (e.g. progress and pipeline status)
• Use data-driven insights to continually refine sourcing and hiring processes
• Implement and optimize Ashby applicant tracking system and recruitment tools
• Salary benchmarking and local market research for new locations

Role Requirements

• 4+ years full-cycle Recruitment experience including 1+ years’ experience in Internal Talent Acquisition
• Proven track record in sourcing and pipeline development focused roles
• Ideal candidate may have experience recruiting across multiple sectors or be a specialist within either Construction, Technology or GTM spaces
• Proven international recruiting experience would be beneficial
• Proficient user of Ashby ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Exceptional communication and hiring manager engagement skills
• Ability to design and execute innovative talent acquisition strategies where primary sourcing channel doesn’t yield desired results

Benefits & Good To Knows

🏝️ 25 days annual leave + public holidays

🩺 Private healthcare with Vitality

🏠 Hybrid working

⌚ Flexible working hours

🚇 Office located within a 5-minute walk from Angel station

🎄 Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (2-4 per year usually)

🪙 Biannual salary reviews

🥳 Summer & Christmas staff parties

🍣 Free in-office lunch and after-work gatherings/drinks

🚀 Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry