Talent Acquisition Specialist

We're not here to add to the noise. We're here to cut through it- with AI that actually works for marketers.

From AI-powered content creation to world-class CMS and the industry's most trusted experimentation platform, Optimizely is the tool modern marketers actually want to use. AI-Ready. Set. Go.

10,000+ brands including H&M, PayPal, and Zoom already get it. So do Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, who consistently recognize us as leaders in MarTech.

But here's the thing about building great products: it takes great people. Our 1,600+ Optimizers across 12 global offices are curious, collaborative, and refreshingly human. We don't do corporate speak. We do real conversations, big ideas, and genuinely care for the work we make together.

If you want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of marketing technology — and actually enjoys doing it — you're in the right place.

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Introduction

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll own the full recruiting lifecycle, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates for roles ranging from non-technical (sales, marketing, operations) to technical (engineering, product, professional services) across multiple levels within your assigned region. You'll manage a high volume of requisitions with support from senior recruiters and TA leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Review applications and interview candidates by phone, video, or on-site to assess work history, education, skills, and compensation expectations, while sharing information about Optimizely and the opportunity
• Partner with hiring managers and key stakeholders to define role requirements, job specifications, and must-have qualifications
• Identify and engage passive candidates using current sourcing tools and methods to build and maintain an active talent pipeline
• Coordinate with candidates and hiring managers to ensure smooth, timely scheduling throughout the interview and selection process
• Extend, pitch, and negotiate job offers, securing approvals as needed
• Provide recruitment status reports to management, analyze recruiting metrics, and develop action plans based on the results
  
  

Knowledge And Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or in a similar recruiting role
• Full-cycle recruiting experience within the software industry, including direct sourcing, resume screening, candidate evaluation, and selection for direct-hire positions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to draft job descriptions and coordinate confidently with hiring managers
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to quickly and efficiently screen resumes and applicants against role requirements and culture fit
• Working knowledge of ATS platforms and job boards (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter), plus proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and similar tools
• Experience recruiting for AI/ML roles is a plus
• Analytical, data-driven approach to identifying and improving recruiting strategies
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.