Talent Acquisition Specialist (Senior Account Executive)

Who We Are

: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .

About The Role

: It takes incredible talent to produce incredible results. At Burson, great work starts with great people. Following an incredible year of industry recognition—including being named PR Agency of the Year and earning the PR Lions Grand Prix Cannes Lions—we continue to invest in the talent that fuels our growth and success.

As a Senior Account Executive, Talent Acquisition Specialist , you'll play a key role in helping Burson attract, engage, and hire top communications talent across our range of practices including Technology, Consumer, Corporate Affairs, and Burson Insights, Data, Intelligence (BIDI) . You'll join a collaborative and high-performing Talent Acquisition team that is passionate about advancing careers, strengthening teams, and delivering a best-in-class candidate experience. We leverage leading recruitment technology including Greenhouse, Metaview, Crosschq, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-powered recruiting tools , and actively invest in learning and development opportunities that support career growth.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely within the Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones .

What You'Ll Do

: Strategic Recruitment Talent Attraction Lead full-cycle recruitment for entry-level through mid-level positions across multiple communications disciplines. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs, define candidate profiles, and develop recruitment strategies. Source, screen, assess, and present top talent across PR, communications, marketing, digital, and related professional services backgrounds.

Build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and market mapping. S. markets, leveraging local market knowledge and talent insights.

Candidate Experience Talent Relationship Management Deliver a high-touch, "white glove" candidate experience from initial outreach through offer and onboarding. Serve as a brand ambassador, educating candidates about Burson's culture, career opportunities, and employee value proposition. Build and maintain long-term relationships with prospective candidates, including top talent who may be a fit for future opportunities.

Keep candidates informed and engaged throughout the interview process through thoughtful and transparent communication.

Compensation

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discussions in partnership with HR and business leaders. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes and recruiting effectiveness. Collaborate with the broader People team on talent initiatives, employer branding efforts, and process improvements.

Recruiting Operations Innovation Manage candidate activity and requisitions within Greenhouse and other talent systems.