About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About The Role
As a
Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, from identifying hiring needs to onboarding new employees. You will work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to attract top talent while ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
What You'll Do
- Job Request & Vacancy Management – Work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent needs, define job requirements, and post vacancies.
- Sourcing, Screening & HR Interview – Identify and engage top talent through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals. Conduct CV screening and HR interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and expectations before shortlisting them for hiring managers.
- Interview Coordination – Schedule and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
- Reference Checks – Conduct background and reference verifications as needed.
- Contract Negotiation & Closing – Manage offer discussions, ensuring alignment with company policies and budget.
- Onboarding & New Joiner Data Management – Liaise with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition for new hires. Compile new joiner data, collaborate with the HR Payroll team, and maintain an up-to-date new joiner tracker.
- Vacancy Tracking – Maintain an accurate vacancy tracker to monitor hiring progress and pipeline health.
- Key Contact for Candidates & New Joiners – Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and new hires, providing guidance, support, and a welcoming experience throughout their journey with the company.
- Collaboration – Partner with hiring managers and business leaders throughout the recruitment process to ensure strategic hiring decisions and successful placements.
What You'll Need - Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong sourcing and candidate assessment abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
