Talent Acquisition Specialist

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. 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. 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.