Just Recruitment is delighted to support a growing organisation based in Ipswich - actively seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join their team.
The Talent Acquisition Manager will play an important part within a busy and successful HR team, proactively and positively contributing to the company's continued growth and expansion. The postholder will report to the HR Director and work closely with the business to support the delivery of a first class, commercially focussed resourcing and recruitment function.
Candidates will ideally be CIPD qualified (level 5), and possess at least 2 years' experience in an internally facing recruitment or talent acquisition function, with broader generalist HR experience being desirable.
In addition, you will possess strong communication skills, the ability to influence and should have a hands-on, forward thinking, approach. Creativity, self-motivation and the ability to drive new ideas and innovation will be key to successfully delivering talent acquisition projects across the business.
Main responsibilities:
Full end to end recruitment process responsibility, including creating/updating job specifications, briefing vacancies, liaising with recruiting partners, candidate shortlisting, attendance at first and second interviews, managing job offers etc.
Supporting, advising, coaching and training of new and existing line managers in respect of the recruitment and selection processes and training regarding interview technique.
Management of our recruiting partner PSL and relations with recruiting agents, on-boarding of new agencies, negotiation of fee structure and ensuring correct business fit.
Regular evaluation of the resourcing progress and responding proactively and creatively to elongated timescales or problematic roles.
Reporting and analysing talent acquisition activity and metrics for the HR Director, team, senior management and recruitment stakeholders.
Development and management of talent pipelines into the business; to include attraction, identification, development, engagement, and retention of employees.
Working in conjunction with the HR Director to deliver and develop recruitment and talent acquisition strategy in line with the overarching people strategy, ensuring we are ahead of trends and identify key areas of focus.
Advise, assist, coach and influence managers and senior managers to make informed decisions in relation to the effective development of their staff.
Key skills/qualifications/criteria:
CIPD qualified (to at least Level 5) or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years' experience within an internal recruitment or talent acquisition role.
Previous experience of up to 3 years in a generalist HR role (advisor/manager) is desirable.
A forward thinking, creative and pro-active approach.
Excellent organisation skills, with a structured approach and keen attention to detail.
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels, engendering trust/confidence and building relationships.
Demonstrative experience working in fast-pace environments, with the ability to adapt swifty to changing priorities.