Talent Acquisition Partner

Role Overview

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Utilize innovative sourcing strategies and tools to proactively identify and engage high-potential candidates.
• Utilize technology to provide data and insights on the candidate market for hiring managers
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline, both internally and externally, for critical roles and future needs.
• Deliver a shortlist for hiring managers to include direct applications, sourced candidates and internal options
• Manage the end-to-end candidate experience to ensure a positive and professional process.
• Conduct thorough screening and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit.
• Provide timely feedback and communicate effectively with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Act as a trusted partner, providing insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration between HR, hiring managers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support hiring manager, sharing best practices and providing ongoing support.
• Lead training sessions and workshops to enhance the recruitment capabilities of the team.
• Work closely with our people managers to help them understand the market, the process and the options of candidates available.
• Continuously look for ways assess and improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, implementing innovative solutions to attract top talent.
• Ensuring we have data to support our decision making both at briefing and shortlist stage with the hiring manager.
• Ensure that recruitment data is kept up to date in a timely manner
• Produces reports and insights for the business in line with the reporting cycles in place and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in in house Talent Acquisition, including FMCG.
• Proven track record in direct sourcing and full-cycle recruitment.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to assess candidates accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in using recruitment technologies and platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Influencing experience, with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• SimplyHealth Cash plan
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
• Electric Car Scheme