Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed Term Contract) - US

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.