Talent Acquisition Specialist – Product, Tech & Engineering

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll be working with the Global Talent team and will be instrumental in scaling our UK and global tech teams by attracting high-quality talent and delivering a standout candidate experience that helps us accelerate towards our BHAG.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Tech Scaling (UK & EMEA): Driving the growth of high-performing product, engineering, and technical teams across our European markets.
• Quality & Speed: Filling mission-critical roles quickly without compromising on quality or the candidate journey.
• Strategic Sourcing: Partnering with hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies that attract best-in-class passive and active talent.
• Process & Brand Excellence: Championing continuous process improvements and employer brand initiatives to keep EH ahead of the talent curve.

This will include:

• Finding and engaging high-calibre tech talent using creative sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, GitHub, etc.).
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across multiple technical functions.
• Conducting structured interviews to assess both technical competency and cultural alignment with The EH Way.
• Advocating for our EVP and telling the Employment Hero story to inspire and convert the right candidates.
• Tracking pipeline health and hiring metrics, adjusting strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Supporting initiatives to improve the efficiency, inclusivity, and AI-integration of our hiring process.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

• 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a proven track record in engineering or product hiring.
• Prior experience in SaaS, scaleups, or high-growth tech environments.
• Advanced sourcing capabilities and proficiency with modern recruitment tech stacks.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A high-energy, bias-for-action approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for candidate experience and building diverse, high-performing teams.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work – we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes – a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
• Annual Global Gathering – so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Dubai and are excited to meet in Gold Coast in Australia in September 2026

We’re AI-first, so you may meet some of our AI tools early in the process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience.

We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/.

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.