Recruitment Business Partner / 9-month FTC

Experis LTD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workforce solutions is seeking a Recruitment Business Partner for a 9-month FTC in Plymouth. In this role, you will collaborate with hiring managers to design effective recruitment strategies and manage the talent pipeline. The position offers competitive pay including a market-leading bonus scheme, alongside a range of employee benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and family support.

Benefits

Prorated holiday entitlement plus birthday off

Flexible benefits fund for health and wellbeing

Annual volunteering opportunities

Discounts on gym memberships and retail

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment roles, preferably in blue-collar or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability in managing high-volume contractor recruitment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience with hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate offers and ensure candidate acceptance.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure effectiveness.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Tools

Recruitment Systems

HRIS Platforms

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Business Partner/9-month FTC

Location: Plymouth - On site
Salary: Competitive Salary & Market-Leading Bonus Scheme

Discover Your Personal Best.

Together, we're redefining recruitment. Preparing people and organisations for the future of work because we believe that meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world.

About the role:

As a Recruitment Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering workforce solutions as required by our clients. Collaborating closely with hiring managers to ensure there is a strong diverse talent pipeline. You will design and facilitate recruitment strategies that are aligned with business objectives and will be responsible for ensuring that all requirements are managed against set process steps, milestones and budgetary guidelines whilst ensuring customer and supplier satisfaction through meeting set KPIs and SLAs.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and establish recruitment strategies
• Provide workforce solutions as required by our clients. These can include liaising with, and supplier management of, third-party providers regarding contingent or permanent workforce, direct sourcing, selection and candidate management, or potentially a blend of all
• Facilitate or oversee the selection process, negotiate offers, and secure acceptance of offers, whether conducted by Talent Solutions or through a supplier
• Ensure that there is a talent pipeline for future hiring needs, engaging with our central recruitment function where required
• Track and analyse recruitment metrics (internal and/or suppliers) to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ensure consideration for a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in recruitment
• Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time

Experience Required:

• Experience working in a recruitment role, preferably within blue-collar, industrial, engineering, or defence sectors
• Proven ability to manage contingent labour or high-volume contractor recruitment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site, operational environment
• Experience dealing with third-party recruitment suppliers or agencies, including rate negotiation and performance management
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including with hiring managers and operational leads
• Experience using recruitment systems or HRIS platforms to onboard, track, and manage worker data
• Familiarity with compliance-heavy or safety-critical environments, with an understanding of PPE, onboarding requirements, and mandatory training
• Confident in face-to-face relationship building, including the ability to proactively approach stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills; must be inquisitive and solution-oriented
• Understanding of workforce planning and placement tracking
• Ability to challenge processes constructively and seek clarification to improve accuracy and efficiency

Why us?

• Competitive Pay: Prorated base salary with potential for incentive-based rewards.
• Annual Leave: Prorated holiday entitlement, plus your birthday off.
• Pension Scheme: A competitive plan with contributions that increase with your length of service.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a flexible benefits fund covering private medical insurance, dental care, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.
• Family-Friendly Support: Inclusive policies and access to an employee assistance programme.
• Extra Benefits: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase options, annual volunteering opportunities and awards, plus discounts on gym memberships and retail via Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.

About us:

Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies.

Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future.

We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working.

We can only consider candidates who reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work.

We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.