Talent Acquisition, Learning Advisor

Role Overview

• Support on the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and assisting with job offers.
• Utilise various channels, such as job boards, social media, and professional networks, to identify and attract qualified candidates for open positions.
• Lead on candidate contact, including screening, reviewing CVs and applications, conducting phone screenings, and assessing candidate qualifications.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for interviewers and candidates.
• Support on the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives to enable IMPOWER to continue to attract top talent.
• Proactively drive forward DEI initiatives as part of the overall talent acquisition process
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring adherence to GDPR.
• Create and maintain all interview materials with a focus on quality to support both managers and candidates.
• Supporting the onboarding process to enable a smooth transition from candidate to new starter.
• Assist in tracking and analysing recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead internal mobility activities, overseeing promotions and role changes through end-to-end processes including role advertisement, screening, interviews, and offer management.
• Partner with and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies as required.
• Support the Assistant Director –Skills and Quality with all internal and external L&D activities, this includes scheduling courses, liaising with trainers, internal communication to promote courses, preparing materials, and delivering training (including in-person and online facilitation).

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of delivering a range of generalist HR activities, including Talent Acquisition and People activities, within previous HR/People Advisor roles.
• Proven experience or a keen interest in Learning & Development.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent relevant experience, demonstrating a good understanding of HR practice and employment legislation.
• Attention to detail, with excellent organisational skills, ability to multitask, and ability to prioritise own workload.
• A positive, proactive approach, with experience in recommending solutions and improvements to key internal challenges.
• An understanding and proven experience of a strong customer service and trusted advisor / relationship building approach, including supporting external and internal candidates, managers at all levels of the business, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of using HR systems and analysing data, e.g. HRIS, ATS, Learning Management Systems, Survey Tools.
• Good personal resilience with an ability to quickly problem solve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to actively listen.
• A high level of personal integrity, with absolute discretion and sensitivity for the information they will have access to.
• Team player attitude, with an ability to work collaboratively with their wider colleagues.
• Desire to actively learn and develop, with a mature and professional approach to our supportive feedback culture.
• Desirable
• experience of delivering discerning end-to-end talent acquisition processes, including consideration of:
• Use of direct sourcing, agencies, job boards and referrals to build talent pipelines.
• Using tools such as LinkedIn for direct sourcing of candidates, including knowledge of Boolean search techniques, talent pools and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with a personal and company-based performance bonus
• 28 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), with buy/sell/rollover scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance and Income Protection
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Gym Subsidy contribution, including to online fitness subscriptions
• Parent, guardian, and carer friendly policies
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Paid volunteer/CSR days
• Regular team socials and celebrations