HR And Talent Acquisition Specialist

Barker Ross; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Lutterworth site. This role involves screening candidates, collaborating with leadership teams, and supporting a talent pipeline through creative recruitment strategies. Ideal candidates are proactive and committed to personal development. The position offers a dynamic and friendly work environment within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Pro-active, resilient, and self-motivated with a positive mindset.
• Highly personable, diplomatic, and professional with exceptional communication skills.
• Preference for well-educated, ambitious individuals committed to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recommend candidates to management for shortlisting.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to understand talent needs.
• Provide administration support including diary management.
• Engage with social media to create a robust talent pipeline.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Resilience

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a successful, well-established and market-leading international business at their Lutterworth site. The appointment supports the Recruitment, HR and Leadership teams in the next phase of growth and direction. The role is fast paced and offers the chance to drive the talent and resourcing function within the business. You will join a friendly, pro-active team that is results driven.

The company works with businesses that impact the lives of millions in the UK and is financially secure with a clear strategy to grow the UK service industry. They aim to be an employer of choice and see people as their biggest asset. The organisation achieved Gold Medal Ecovadis status, ranking among the top 5% of the 150,000 companies assessed worldwide, reflecting strong CSR performance.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recommend candidates to management for shortlisting; develop creative approaches to attract talent.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to understand talent needs and plan actions to identify and attract the right individuals.
• Provide administration support including diary management for Teams and/or face-to-face interviews; contribute to ad-hoc project work (benchmarking and market trends).
• Involve in attracting graduate calibre professionals and engaging with social media to create a robust talent pipeline.

Qualifications and personal attributes

• Pro-active, resilient and self-motivated with a positive mindset; highly personable, diplomatic and professional with exceptional communication skills; pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• A driving licence is required.
• Preference given to well-educated, career-oriented, ambitious individuals who are committed to continued personal and professional development; support will be provided for additional courses/training.

About the role and environment

The focus is on supporting 9 sites with a headcount of around 1,200.

Equal opportunity statement

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Applications from all sections of society are welcome; reasonable adjustments can be discussed as required.

Compliance

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.