Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will own the full-cycle recruitment process from entry-level to mid-level roles at Catena Media with a focus on sourcing and assessing candidates while acting as a trusted partner to hiring managers, guiding them throughout the hiring process. This role will be responsible for hiring mainly across our hub locations; Malta and Miami.

This is more than a recruitment-only role: it's an opportunity to grow within the People Experience function. The successful candidate will gain exposure to office operations, employee engagement, onboarding, and other HR processes.

Your Challenge

Recruitment

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from job briefing through to offer, in close partnership with hiring managers.
• Proactively source candidates where, beyond relying on inbound applications.
• Screen and assess candidates against role requirements and team fit, exercising independent judgment on suitability.
• Provide hiring managers with structured, well-reasoned feedback and recommendations on candidates throughout the process.
• Recruit across multiple markets, including Malta and Miami, gaining exposure to different hiring landscapes, talent pools, and local nuances.
• Advise and guide hiring managers on interview approach, market conditions, and candidate expectations.
• Deliver training and guidance to hiring managers on interviewing best practices, compliant hiring procedures, and effective use of the ATS.
• Source and interview candidates using a range of channels, including local job boards, LinkedIn, and direct sourcing.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a smooth, timely, and professional candidate journey.
• Draft and maintain job descriptions and job adverts that reflect a consistent and engaging employer message.
• Manage candidate communications, ensuring a positive and inclusive candidate experience at every stage.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the ATS.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws across all jurisdictions, across the recruitment process, including regular reviews of ATS data retention, candidate data handling, and record-keeping practices.
• Support employer branding efforts across job boards and social media in collaboration with the People Experience Manager.
• Support the People Experience Manager on senior-level and specialist hires.
• Any other adhoc tasks as assigned by management from time to time.

Flexibility & Team Support

• Be willing to step in and support other areas of the People Experience function as needed.
• Act as a flexible team player, contributing wherever support is needed across HR to help the wider team deliver a great employee experience.

To Do It, You Will Need

• 1-3 years' experience in a similar role within the iGaming industry is a must.
• Proven experience recruiting for technical/IT roles, including direct sourcing and full-cycle ownership from briefing through offer would be an asset.
• A flexible, hands-on team player, willing to pitch in across the wider HR function whenever needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with candidates and hiring managers alike.
• Comfortable recruiting across different markets and adapting to different hiring landscapes and time zones.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee information.