Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location

Remote

Commitment

Fixed term contract

Kinsta is one of the top-managed WordPress hosting companies, with a growing club of 120,000+ businesses including startups, universities and Fortune 500 firms. We're motivated by excellent quality, and proud to have received a 97% satisfaction rating from our customers.

That's because, to us, each day is a chance to grow. As a team, we continuously inspire each other to learn new and better ways to make an impact. We own our jobs proudly - our leaders don't hold our hands, but they're in our corner whenever we ask for help - and our environment is flexible and remote-first.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and executing full-cycle recruitment activities at Kinsta. This role operates independently, partnering with hiring managers across teams to deliver effective, timely, and high-quality hiring outcomes.

We are looking for someone who can work across both technical and non-technical roles in multiple departments, ensuring consistent hiring standards and an exceptional candidate experience. You’ll own the recruitment process end to end - from job definition to offer acceptance - within a company that values ownership, quality, and collaboration.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

What You'll Do:

• Full-cycle recruitment - manage all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for hiring teams and candidates.
• Help hiring managers draft accurate job descriptions and translate them into competitive, inclusive, and compelling job advertisements.
• Conduct kick-off calls and support hiring managers to identify the key details of new positions and traits for potential new hires.
• Advise hiring managers on the best selection processes to attract and secure top talent, including suitable tests or assessments.
• Establish recruitment timelines, priorities, and sourcing strategies.
• Source, engage, and nurture talent pipelines across multiple channels (LinkedIn, communities, referrals, etc.), using creative and data-driven sourcing methods.
• Screen and interview candidates, assessing skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews, provide timely feedback, and ensure consistent communication throughout the process.
• Be the main and first point of contact for candidates, ensuring an impeccable candidate experience at all times and that all applicants receive timely feedback or responses.
• Provide advice and feedback to hiring managers to assist them in selecting the most suitable candidate for the position.
• Manage the offer process, including preparation, negotiation, and closing of selected candidates.
• Administer and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Lever, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal processes.
• Oversee internal recruitment procedures, ensuring internal mobility and job postings are well communicated.
• Provide regular recruitment updates to the TA Lead and hiring managers, including role/pipeline status and performance metrics such as time-to-hire and source effectiveness. 
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and insights as requested by leadership.
• Partner with peers in the HR team to align recruitment efforts with broader People & Culture initiatives.

What You Bring To The Role:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, including in-house experience.
• Experience recruiting for GTM (Go-to-Market) and/or technical roles.
• Ability to engage, attract, and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Strong organization, stakeholder management, and multitasking skills.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — we use Lever.
• Near-native proficiency in English and exceptional written communication skills.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience recruiting in SaaS or other tech-driven companies.
• Hands-on experience with Lever ATS.
• Experience supporting international or remote teams.
• Past agency experience, alongside in-house recruiting experience.

Our Benefits:

• Annual remote expense budget.
• Flexible PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual professional development budget: available after one year with Kinsta.
• Sabbatical: available after three years with Kinsta (and every three years thereafter).
• Location-specific healthcare benefits (including vision and dental) for employees hired in the USA, UK, and Hungary.
• Pension plan for employees hired in the UK, and 401k contributions for employees hired in the USA