Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description:

PeakTew, an emerging social media startup on a mission to connect more people with the real world, is inviting applications for a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist IX role. This remote, part-time, and unpaid opportunity is perfect for students, early-career professionals, or individuals passionate about human resources and recruitment who are looking to gain international experience in a dynamic, cross-cultural startup environment.

As a member of the globally distributed PeakTew team — comprised of individuals from over a dozen countries — you will be expected to contribute your time and skills voluntarily during your free time, gaining real-world professional exposure. While unpaid, the position provides rich developmental rewards such as global networking, mentorship, and potential pathways to full-time employment in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Recruitment:
  Manage the full recruitment cycle — from sourcing candidates to onboarding — ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience.

• Strategic Collaboration:
  Work closely with leadership to understand current and future hiring needs, build strategic talent pipelines, and contribute to organizational growth.

• Performance Metrics & Process Optimization:
  Track and analyze recruitment metrics to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of hiring processes.

• Team Integration & Onboarding:
  Support and streamline onboarding processes to help new members successfully integrate into the team and PeakTew’s evolving culture.

• Meeting Participation:
  Attend regular team meetings to align on priorities, address recruitment challenges, and help shape a strong, cohesive team culture.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Proficient or comfortable communication in English (working language of the organization)

• Strong interest in or basic experience in HR, talent acquisition, or recruitment

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities; capable of managing multiple priorities independently

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to work with both technical and non-technical team members

Why Join PeakTew:

• International Experience:
  Gain hands-on, global exposure working in a culturally diverse team spread across Europe, Asia, and North America.

• Mentorship & Development:
  Receive high-quality mentorship to build both hard and soft skills, including exposure to languages and intercultural communication.

• Professional Growth:
  Be part of a high-potential student-led startup, where your contributions directly impact the company’s trajectory — with future potential to secure a paid, full-time role as the company grows.

• Supportive Remote Culture:
  Flexible working hours, availability of support and guidance, and emphasis on learning and self-improvement make this role ideal for ambitious, growth-minded individuals.

Important Note:
This is an unpaid, volunteer-based position. Applicants are expected to demonstrate motivation, consistency, and the desire to learn and grow within a startup environment.