Are you passionate about finding and attracting top talent to drive organisational success?

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their HR team and play a key role in their recruitment efforts.

This is NOT a high-volume recruitment role! This client are looking for specific skillset recruitment who will be the future leaders of the company.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee both operational and strategic aspects of talent acquisition. This role requires hands-on recruitment and strategy development to attract and retain top talent in the industry. The ideal candidate will work closely with hiring managers, senior leaders, and external parties to identify hiring needs and support the company's growth and success. You will develop a strong talent pipeline for our company's current and future hiring needs.

JOB TITLE: Talent Acquisition Specialist

COMPANY: Shipping

CONTRACT: 12-18-month FTC potential to go permanent

START: ASAP

SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000

CULTURE: A growing and changing company, passionate and innovative with excellent team morale

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO:

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and hiring managers to gain a thorough understanding of the company and establish clear expectations for candidates and interviewers.
• Source applicants through multiple channels that are relevant to the role type and level of seniority.
• Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build relationships with recruiters and find top candidates.
• Keep records of recruitment materials, including notes and paperwork.
• Plan interview and selection procedures, such as screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews.
• Assess candidate information, including CVs and covering letters, using our Applicant Tracking System.
• Create interview questions and techniques that reflect each position's requirements.
• Build long-term relationships with past and potential candidates.
• Automate and streamline onboarding to provide a personalised and welcoming experience for new hires.
• Create innovative ideas and strategies to expand the candidate pool and attract diverse talent.
• Build candidate pools through job fairs, university recruitment, referral programmes, and internal hiring.
• Develop a sourcing strategy to engage passive candidates and create diverse talent pipelines. Improve candidate experience, participation rates, selection methods, and hire success rates by implementing new strategies and process improvements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract applicants, including employer branding and proactive engagement with universities.
• Proactively build and source a diverse and qualified team to support the organization's vision and goals.
• Create an early career plan to attract diverse candidates.
• Track and report on recruitment and onboarding metrics to improve the candidate and new hire experience.
• Collaborate with the HR team to create a talent dashboard with key metrics and analysis.
• Implement an applicant tracking system (ATS) using current HR software.
• Conduct a thorough review of current employee job descriptions to understand their roles and identify potential gaps.
• Analyse the current talent pool and share relevant information with leaders. Update and revise job descriptions with line managers as needed.
• Develop long-term staffing strategies to attract diverse and qualified individuals who align with the company's vision.
• Working with department heads to ensure a clear and effective 5- to 10-year talent strategy is in place.
• Develop communication campaigns to encourage internal career advancement.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or a related role
• Knowledge of recruitment methods (attraction, selection, and evaluation)
• Experience developing talent pipelines and sourcing potential candidates.
• Strong understanding and implementation of recruiting metrics for decision-making.
• Proficient in using company software and databases - SuccessFactors
• Experience developing and executing marketing and branding strategies.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and ensure fair hiring for all races, genders, and ages.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes and stay current with industry trends.

Person Specification

• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and oral) and able to adapt approach and style appropriately according to audience and environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen, hands-on approach, confidence, resilience, ability to build strong relationships, attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work well with others across the business - a "Team Player."

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