Talent Acquisition and Development Specialist

Role Overview

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring seamless candidate experience and timely delivery of high-quality hires.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and department managers to understand workforce needs and tailor recruitment strategies to each business area.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, anticipating future needs.
• Promote inclusive, value driven hiring practices that strengthen HCML’s employer brand.
• Support managers with interview coaching and selection best practice, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Manage learning programs that build capability and support career growth.
• Manage onboarding and induction programs to ensure new hires feel welcomed and equipped for success.
• Support leadership development initiatives, working with HR Business Partners to identify needs and deliver impactful solutions.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve programs based on feedback and business outcomes.
• Contribute to succession planning and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Identify skills gaps and capability requirements, using insights from recruitment and performance data.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to integrate development plans into departmental strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on recruitment and development matters.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners to ensure joined-up delivery of people initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to enhance talent acquisition and development outcomes.
• Maintain accurate HR, recruitment, and learning data in relevant systems.
• Produce clear reports on recruitment metrics, learning outcomes, and workforce capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and learning impact.
• Lead or contribute to strategic HR projects related to talent, culture, and engagement.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support evolving business needs, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.

Requirements

• Proven experience in talent acquisition and/or learning and development
• Strong understanding of recruitment and learning methodologies
• Ability to partner effectively with leaders and HR Business Partners
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• HR or L&D-related qualifications
• Experience in complex or regulated environments
• Familiarity with HR systems, ATS, or LMS platforms

Benefits

• Health & Care Management services
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellbeing initiatives