Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed Term Contract) - US at Perk

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven, Communication, Organization, Attention to Detail, Creative Mindset, Proactive Sourcing, Employer Branding, Recruitment Tools, Relationship Building

Industry

Description

About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent-tense team brings together leading minds from travel and SaaS, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team. Visit www.perk.com to learn more. 🎬 Powering Real Work About the Role As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at TravelPerk, you will be a key player in supporting our North America teams, focusing on Sales, Customer Care, and other critical functions. You will partner closely with Hiring Managers to develop creative sourcing strategies, identify diverse talent across multiple markets, and own the full-cycle recruitment process, from first contact to offer and onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while attracting top talent that aligns with our mission and values. This position is ideal for a proactive, data-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a tangible impact as TravelPerk continues to grow. This is a 6-month contract position. What You’ll Do As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll: Hire exceptional talent across Sales, Customer Care, and other key U.S. functions, ensuring every hire aligns with TravelPerk’s mission and values. Proactively source and engage candidates through direct sourcing, referrals, social networks, and targeted outreach campaigns, building strong pipelines for both immediate and future hiring needs. Partner with Hiring Managers to deeply understand role requirements, team dynamics, and business priorities, providing guidance throughout the recruitment process. Own the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing to offer and onboarding, delivering a seamless and positive candidate experience at every stage. Boost our Employer Brand in the U.S. market by hosting virtual events, attending hiring fairs, creating content, and engaging with talent communities to attract top candidates. Develop and test innovative sourcing strategies using creative outreach, data insights, and new recruitment tools to stay ahead in a competitive talent market. Use Talent Acquisition tools effectively such as LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms to maximize reach and efficiency. Maintain high-quality candidate pipelines for both current openings and future organizational needs. What We’re Looking For 2+ years of talent acquisition experience handling full life cycle recruitment in a fast-paced environment. Have excellent organization skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Data-driven approach to tracking and optimizing sourcing performance. Creative and proactive mindset, confident experimenting with new tools and methods. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Flexible and adept at working on multiple assignments simultaneously Commitment to spend a lot of your time sourcing, driving a consistent flow of top talent through proactive sourcing and relationship building. What we offer 💰 Competitive compensation 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge; 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location; 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs; 💙 A mental health support tool for your well-being; 📈 Exponential growth opportunities; 🫶 VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice. 👶 Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors. Compensation Compensation for this role is a combination of salary and stock options. The anticipated base salary range is $60,000- $75,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on specific qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors. How we work Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). We take an IRL - first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our Chicago hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity and ultimately make us a great place to work. At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials. English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, meaning you’re welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you. How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our London or Barcelona hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you We believe real connection happens in real life. That’s why we follow an IRL-first approach, with most teams working together in person three days a week. Some roles, such as Customer Care, spend more time in the office to stay close to our customers and each other. Our hubs are designed for collaboration and focus, spaces where ideas flow, creativity sparks, and people thrive. We hire for potential, curiosity, and impact, not just formal credentials. What matters most is your ability to grow, learn, and make a difference. As a global company serving diverse customers, we want our teams to reflect that same diversity. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, you’re welcome at Perk. At Perk, we use AI-powered tools to make parts of our recruitment process smoother and create a better experience for candidates, helping our Talent team focus on what matters most: connecting with people. Every hiring decision is made by real humans, our talent team and hiring managers, not by AI. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security@perk.com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.

Responsibilities

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support North America teams by hiring exceptional talent across key functions. You will own the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while attracting top talent that aligns with our mission and values.