Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed Term Contract) - US

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