Prof, Talent Acquisition

Coca-cola European Partners; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-cola European Partners in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our collaborative TA team and shape our workforce.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment across Commercial, Corporate, Supply Chain and Operational functions, partnering with hiring managers to attract diverse talent and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. Travel to sites may be required while delivering inclusive hiring and market insights.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operational functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with and influence hiring managers at all levels.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging candidates through direct sourcing techniques.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies, stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a flexible and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activity, partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess and secure diverse talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Provide expert recruitment advice and guidance on attraction strategies, assessment approaches, market insights and inclusive hiring practices.
• Partner with business leaders and senior stakeholders on talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning and future capability requirements, using talent market insights to support organisational objectives and hiring decisions.
• Conduct proactive talent mapping and pipelining activities to build diverse talent pools for critical, specialist and future-focused positions.
• Coach and upskill hiring managers on interviewing effectiveness, inclusive hiring practices and recruitment best practice.
• Build strong relationships across assigned business functions through regular stakeholder engagement, developing a deep understanding of hiring needs, workforce challenges and talent market trends.
• Lead recruitment activity across Commercial, Corporate, Supply Chain and Operational functions, ensuring quality, pace and diversity of hire.
• Analyse recruitment market trends, competitor activity and talent insights, providing recommendations to improve attraction strategies and hiring outcomes.
• Utilise a range of sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, networking, social media and employee referrals, to identify and engage high-quality talent.
• Use recruitment data, metrics and market insights to monitor performance, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage offer negotiations and support hiring managers throughout the hiring process to secure top talent.
• Execute employer brand and attraction initiatives that strengthen our position in the talent market and enhance candidate engagement.
• Support the implementation of recruitment processes, tools and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within Talent Acquisition.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for Early Careers programmes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and stakeholders.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Direct sourcing

Diversity hiring

Talent mapping

Employer branding

Recruitment analytics

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing tools

Job description

What to expect –

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our collaborative TA team. This role will play a crucial part in shaping our workforce by attracting, selecting, and hiring internal and external talent.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activity, partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess and secure diverse talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.


• Provide expert recruitment advice and guidance on attraction strategies, assessment approaches, market insights and inclusive hiring practices.


• Partner with business leaders and senior stakeholders on talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning and future capability requirements, using talent market insights to support organisational objectives and hiring decisions.


• Conduct proactive talent mapping and pipelining activities to build diverse talent pools for critical, specialist and future-focused positions.


• Coach and upskill hiring managers on interviewing effectiveness, inclusive hiring practices and recruitment best practice.


• Build strong relationships across assigned business functions through regular stakeholder engagement, developing a deep understanding of hiring needs, workforce challenges and talent market trends.


• Lead recruitment activity across Commercial, Corporate, Supply Chain and Operational functions, ensuring quality, pace and diversity of hire.


• Analyse recruitment market trends, competitor activity and talent insights, providing recommendations to improve attraction strategies and hiring outcomes.


• Utilise a range of sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, networking, social media and employee referrals, to identify and engage high-quality talent.


• Use recruitment data, metrics and market insights to monitor performance, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.


• Manage offer negotiations and support hiring managers throughout the hiring process to secure top talent.


• Execute employer brand and attraction initiatives that strengthen our position in the talent market and enhance candidate engagement.


• Support the implementation of recruitment processes, tools and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within Talent Acquisition.


• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for Early Careers programmes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and stakeholders.

What we’re looking for –

Essential

• Experience recruiting across Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operational functions within a complex organisation.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with and influence hiring managers at all levels.


• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.


• Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging candidates through direct sourcing techniques.


• Experience managing multiple vacancies, stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.


• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.


• A collaborative team player with a flexible and adaptable approach.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.


• Experience using recruitment data and insights to inform hiring decisions.


• Experience with talent mapping and pipelining.


• Comfortable travelling regularly to sites and building strong operational stakeholder relationships.


• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or other high-volume operational environments.


• Experience of driving diversity and inclusion initiatives within recruitment.


• Experience supporting early careers, graduate or apprenticeship hiring.