Your new company
An excellent opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a Semi State body on a permanent basis. This company has an ambitious People Strategy which aligns with their strategic business objectives. The company is experiencing significant growth and they recognise that their people are key to their continued success.
Your new role
In this role, you will open up new and diverse talent pools to ensure that the company can continue to deliver on their strategic objectives. The main responsibilities of this role will be the end-to-end talent acquisition process from role approval through to contract acceptance. You will partner with the hiring managers to deliver on their resourcing requirements, ensuring a positive experience for both hiring managers and candidates throughout the process. Key to success in the role will be the ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments in a fast-paced environment to agreed KPIs, delivering a high level of service to the business.You will manage a broad range of technical and business vacancies up to and including senior professional level. You will ensure the selection of high quality candidates complies with employment legislation, best practice and company policy and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Open up diverse talent pools in order to successfully close current vacancies whilst creating future talent pipelines for the business, using advanced levels of direct sourcing in addition to working with agency partners
2. Ensure the hiring process runs effectively and efficiently to deliver a positive experience for both hiring managers and candidates
3. Become an expert in the operation of our recruitment and selection procedures to ensure successful outcomes; applying a self-audit approach to ensure compliance whilst progressing roles in a timely manner
4. Early engagement with the hiring manager to understand business areas and role requirements, finalising resource plans to successfully fill open vacancies
5. Ensure timely review of CVs, longlisting and shortlisting processes, manage the interview process and the resultant offer process for all assigned roles
6. Ensure hiring KPIs are met consistently by sourcing the right candidates for a broad range of roles across a number of disciplines up to senior level
7. Support the team in continuously improving the recruitment process in line with business demands and market trends
8. Provide quality regular management updates on Talent Acquisition and employment trends
9. Work with the team to leverage digital, social media and other channels to create, drive and maintain attractive employer branding
10. Engage effectively with all stakeholders in the talent acquisition process
What you'll need to succeed
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
11. Relevant degree typically with 5+ years’ experience
12. Demonstrated experience of managing multiple recruitment assignments up to senior level in a fast-paced environment
13. Developed knowledge of effective resourcing strategies including use of social media channels to source candidates
14. Successful track record of delivering cost-effective resourcing solutions
15. Ability to establish strong business relationships with stakeholders across different functions
16. Experience managing hiring processes which attract a diverse range of candidates from across the Globe
17. Advanced level experience using full functionality of applicant tracking system (Candidate Manager preferable)
18. Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with all levels across the business
19. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
20. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing demands
21. Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced professional environment
What you'll get in return
The company operates a hybrid working model and provides a range of benefits such as pension and free meals every day.