Summary: The Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead recruitment strategies for a variety of business support roles in London, initially on a 9-month contract with potential for permanent placement. This role emphasizes strategic influence, autonomy in shaping recruitment processes, and collaboration with HR and stakeholders. The position requires a proactive approach to enhance employer branding and improve the candidate experience. The successful candidate will manage the full recruitment cycle and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job posting to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and selection criteria.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Conduct interviews and guide hiring teams on best practices.
• Enhance employer branding and boost online presence in collaboration with Communications.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on job descriptions, adverts, and recruitment methods.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience, working closely with L&D and People Partners.
• Maintain communication with new hires during their first six months to ensure engagement.
• Collect feedback to improve the candidate journey and overall hiring experience.
• Track and report key hiring metrics, including time-to-fill and source effectiveness.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment laws and internal policies.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and negotiate cost-effective hiring solutions.

Key Skills:

• Significant in-house recruitment experience managing multiple UK vacancies across a broad spectrum of roles.
• Ability to implement process efficiencies and improve hiring workflows.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR systems (e.g., Cascade IRIS).
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
• Understanding of employment law related to recruitment practices.

Salary (Rate): 50000

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other