RPO Talent Acquisition Partner

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to join their RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence. This role involves developing innovative recruitment strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving diversity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment, particularly in engineering and manufacturing sectors. You will thrive in a performance-driven environment, utilizing data analytics to inform hiring strategies while ensuring client satisfaction. Join a company that values its people and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and generous leave policies.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Gym membership

Flexible benefits fund

Employee assistance programme

Monthly early finish Fridays

Volunteering programme

Retail shopping discounts

Discounted share purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, preferably in engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of recruitment tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing to create targeted campaigns.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Recruitment Analytics

Data-Driven Recruitment

Communication Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

5+ years in Recruitment

Experience in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

ATS Platforms

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Client:

Manpower Internal Recruitment

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

RPO Talent Acquisition Partner
Competitive Salary + Industry-Leading Bonus Scheme
Hybrid Working - Peterborough

About the role:

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven recruitment professional to support our clients-primarily within engineering and blue-collar manufacturing-by solving their most complex hiring challenges.

Using a combination of market intelligence and data-led insights, you'll deliver high-quality recruitment solutions and exceed client expectations. If you're passionate about making an impact and thrive in a performance-led environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Joining Talent Solutions means being part of an organisation that deeply values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we're more than just a workforce solutions provider-we genuinely understand what makes people tick.

Key Responsibilities: Developing Recruitment Strategies:

• 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 satisfaction through meeting set KPIs and SLAs.
• Conduct market research and use data analytics to inform innovative recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing to create targeted campaigns and implement creative sourcing techniques.
• Continuously evaluate and optimise strategies based on performance metrics and stakeholder feedback.

Lead a Recruitment Support Function

• Targeting niche skill sets: Use your expertise to identify and engage candidates possessing rare and in-demand skills, expanding the talent pool beyond conventional methods.
• Demonstrate a high level of productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding targets, with a focus on delivering a minimum of 6 hires per month.

Track Recruitment Metrics:

• Define and analyse recruitment metrics, conducting root cause analysis to drive data-driven solutions and provide regular updates to senior management.

Build Talent Pools:

• Identify key talent segments and engage potential candidates through networking events and online forums.
• Implement talent relationship management systems for personalised engagement and proactive succession planning.

Strategic Partnership with Hiring Managers:

• Develop relationships with hiring managers, HR and other key stakeholders providing strategic guidance and recruitment plans aligned with organisational goals.
• Provide guidance to the HM on the recruitment process, different routes to market and sourcing options.

Communication with Internal / External Stakeholders:

• Establish clear communication channels with clients to provide regular updates on recruitment activities, candidate pipelines, and sourcing strategies.
• Schedule regular check-in meetings with clients to review recruitment progress, address any concerns or challenges, and align on recruitment priorities.
• Work with our chosen supply chain where needed to ensure roles that require additional support receive it.
• Track supplier performance and ensure quality checks and processes are in place and performance is high, whilst ensuring process is followed.

Driving Diversity and Inclusion:

• Champion D&I initiatives, track metrics, and collaborate with external organizations to expand diverse talent pipelines.
• Staying Abreast of Industry Trends:
• Monitor industry trends and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to inform recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to anticipate future talent needs during strategic planning.

Attending Industry Events:

• Prioritise relevant industry events to facilitate networking opportunities and promote the employer brand.

Who we're looking for:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment, agency, RPO, or in-house.
• Experience recruiting in engineering or manufacturing environments is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work independently.
• A solid understanding of recruitment tools and technologies, including ATS platforms.
• Data-driven approach with experience using recruitment analytics.
• Proven ability to source for niche or hard-to-fill roles.
• Resilience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

What you'll receive:

• Competitive Pay: Base salary with opportunities for incentive pay, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases.
• Holidays: 24 days' annual leave (up to 27 days with service) plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Pension: Competitive plan with contributions that grow with your length of service.
• Health & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits fund offering private medical insurance, dental, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.
• Family-Friendly Entitlements: Generous policies, including an employee assistance programme.
• Additional Perks: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase opportunities, annual volunteering programme and awards, gym membership discounts, and retail shopping discounts through 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 get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.

Please note we can only accept applications for candidates who reside in the UK.