Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6-12 months

About WebBeds

Launched in 2013, WebBeds is a global marketplace for the travel trade, providing powerful distribution solutions that make selling and buying travel products easier. It sources accommodation and destination services from travel suppliers, aggregates and merchandises that content in the WebBeds platform, then distributes it to its global network of travel trade buyers, who sell to the travelling public.

 
Hotels and other suppliers - global and regional hotel chains, independent hotels, apartments, resorts, attractions, transfer and sightseeing companies and more - can sell their products to a global network of online and offline travel buyers through robust solutions that provide greater inventory control to simplify distribution, and leverage WebBeds enhanced analytics to inform inventory optimisation choices – saving costs and increasing revenue.

 
Travel buyers - online travel agencies, retail travel agents, corporate travel managers, tour operators, wholesalers, tourism boards, super apps, DMC’s, group providers, airlines and more - can integrate the hundreds of thousands of hotels and ground services in the WebBeds marketplace through simple and seamless API connectivity, or they can search, shop and book online through one of WebBeds trade only booking sites.

 
WebBeds operates globally through four geographic regions – Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA (Middle East and Africa) and Americas - with over 1,900 travel professionals working in 120 cities across 50 countries worldwide. 
Find out more about the WebBeds business at
WebBeds is a travel brand of the Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB).

How will you make an impact?

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at WebBeds, you will play an integral role in the entire recruitment process, driving the sourcing, attraction, and selection of top-tier candidates for various departments across WebBeds' core regions. This hands-on role will also involve contributing to initiatives around Talent Attraction, Acquisition, and Retention, working to strengthen WebBeds’ brand and enhance its reputation as an employer of choice.

You'll engage with candidates throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring a seamless experience from sourcing through to onboarding, while also supporting retention strategies. Your responsibilities will include determining job requirements, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews with hiring managers, and providing feedback to candidates to maintain a positive and professional experience. 

Success in this role requires solid experience in recruitment, with a keen ability to identify and attract the right candidates to match the needs of each department. Given WebBeds' global presence, occasional travel may be required.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with line managers & TCEP’s to identify and define recruitment needs across multiple departments
• Establish clear selection criteria, job profiles, and specific requirements for both current and upcoming vacancies
• Proactively source candidates through a variety of channels, such as online job portals, recruitment sites, social media, job boards, recruitment campaigns, conferences, and events
• Manage the hiring process from start to finish, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at each stage
• Screen applications and assess candidates through calls, emails, technical evaluations, case studies, and psychometric assessments
• Develop targeted interview questions and conduct in-depth interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Record all interview feedback in the HRIS, for both successful and unsuccessful candidates, to maintain accurate candidate profiles
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates, as well as nurture relationships with past applicants for future opportunities
• Support key projects throughout the Talent Acquisition process, from Talent Attraction to Assessment, Selection, and Onboarding
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging recruitment practices to continually enhance the recruitment strategy

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!

• Minimum 4 years of experience across talent acquisition.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field, is preferred, along with experience as an in-house or agency recruiter.
• A strong drive to succeed, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and take a proactive approach to recruitment
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and excellent organizational skills to manage vacancies and reporting efficiently
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with internal teams and hiring managers to build recruitment strategies and profiles
• In-depth knowledge of effective recruitment platforms and methods to attract global talent, including advertising, social media, and recruitment campaigns
• Skilled in screening candidates, shortlisting applicants, and conducting thorough interviews with detailed feedback for hiring managers
• Experience in building awareness of the company brand and cultivating strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive recruitment experience
• Previous experience with Talent Acquisition events, such as open days, exhibitions, and virtual events
• Proficiency in process documentation and a commitment to staying informed about the latest recruitment trends
• Experience with TA projects, such as recruitment campaigns, onboarding initiatives, or graduate programs, would be a plus

Why choose us as your next destination?

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward. 

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change ⚡
• Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation