Head of Talent

Hays Human Resources; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing values-driven organisation seeks a Head of Talent to design and deliver a comprehensive talent strategy. You will lead recruitment, coach hiring managers, and support diversity initiatives while ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the North East.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Free on-site parking

Private medical cover for self & partner

Home broadband paid

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading talent acquisition and resourcing functions.
• Strong track record in employer branding and external talent engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking recruitment strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead all recruitment activities, including senior and specialist hiring.
• Build employer brand and external talent pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Employer Branding

Stakeholder Management

Diversity and Inclusion

Job description

The Role
As Head of Talent, you will lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive talent strategy, ensuring GEAB attracts, develops, and retains top-tier talent across all functions. You'll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to embed a high-performance culture and drive forward key people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking recruitment strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead all recruitment activities, including senior and specialist hiring.
• Build GEAB's employer brand and external talent pipelines.
• Coach hiring managers on best practices, including inclusive hiring and interview techniques.
• Oversee onboarding, ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience.
• Design and deliver learning and development programmes to support career growth.
• Collaborate on workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Use recruitment data and insights to inform decision-making.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all talent processes.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience leading talent acquisition and resourcing functions.
• Strong track record in employer branding and external talent engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment legislation and best practices.
• Experience managing both volume and niche recruitment campaigns.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational excellence.
• Must be based in the North East region.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What You'll Get in Return

• Salary up to £60,000 + Quarterly Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• 2 weeks' Christmas shutdown - Performance-related
• Flexible working
• 35-hour working week
• Free on-site parking
• Standard Pension contribution
• Private medical cover for self & partner
• Home broadband paid
• A chance to make a real impact in a growing, values-driven organisation

Interested?
This is an exclusive opportunity through Hays Recruitment. If you're ready to take the lead on the talent strategy in a business that's making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact Georgia Higgins at Hays for a confidential discussion on the following details; 0191 261 8521 or

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