Recruitment Specialist

Royal London; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal London seeks a Recruitment Specialist to join their new recruitment model. This role will focus on attracting top talent, building sourcing strategies, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. The position offers a hybrid working style and is part of a company committed to diversity and inclusivity, offering substantial workplace benefits.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a matrixed HR delivery model.
• Proven success in candidate sourcing and headhunting roles.
• Up-to-date knowledge of recruitment best practices and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-caliber candidates using various sourcing techniques.
• Conduct candidate assessments including resume reviews and interviews.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future recruitment needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing techniques

Organizational skills

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Sourcing tools

Social media platforms

Job description

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Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

We are building a team of 6 Recruitment Specialists in Alderley Park as part of our new recruitment model.

The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for identifying and attracting top talent for the Group. This role requires exceptional sourcing skills, a deep understanding of candidate evaluation, and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of potential candidates.

As a seasoned recruitment professional with a proven track record in candidate attraction, you will be instrumental in building attraction campaigns promoting the Royal London Brand within the internal/external market to attract talent and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About the role

• Partner with Recruitment Business Partners to understand hiring needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Utilize various sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, networking, and passive candidate outreach, to identify and engage high-caliber candidates.
• Conduct candidate assessments such as resume reviews, phone screens, and in-depth interviews to evaluate qualifications and fit.
• Present qualified candidates to Recruitment Business Partners with evaluations and recommendations.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future recruitment needs.
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting organizational values and opportunities to prospective candidates.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market intelligence, and competitor activities to refine sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Business Partners to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system.

About you

• Experience working successfully within a matrixed HR delivery model.
• Proven success in a recruitment role, either in-house or agency, focusing on candidate sourcing and headhunting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, digital channels, and recruitment technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools, platforms, and social media channels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple pipelines.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment software.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services.

Our commitment to colleagues is to work in an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling environment, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We offer great workplace benefits, including 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. See all our benefits here -

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging

We celebrate and value diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our diverse perspectives provide us with a range of skills that are recognized and respected, regardless of background.