Senior Talent Acquisition Executive

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Executive to manage comprehensive recruitment processes across various business sectors. The ideal candidate will show expertise in finance recruitment, possess strong stakeholder management skills, and actively contribute to enhancing the company's employer brand while advocating for diversity in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting finance roles from entry-level to Head of.
• Proficient in using LinkedIn for talent attraction.
• Track record in in-house talent acquisition or recruitment agency.

Responsibilities

• Full 360 Talent Acquisition responsibility for several business functions.
• Develop and drive a Talent Acquisition business plan.
• Collaborate with People Experience department to improve Employer Branding.

Skills

Collaboration

Teamwork

Stakeholder Management

Business Acumen

Analytical Thinking

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Executive

Head Office

Responsible to: Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Department: People Talent Department

Location: Bury, Manchester

Overview:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Full 360 Talent Acquisition responsibility for a set of business functions including brief taking, search & selection, shortlisting, interview management, feedback collation, and offer management.
• Develop and drive a commercial Talent Acquisition business plan within your assigned business functions and act as the first point of contact.
• Deliver ongoing training to stakeholders within your vertical, e.g., MIP, Academy.
• Provide industry knowledge and specialization within assigned business functions by attending external events, staying up-to-date with industry press, and immersing yourself in that business area.
• Participate in wider Talent Acquisition projects.
• Attend ongoing training sessions, deliver training, and provide induction support to new TA team members.
• Reinforce a team culture that supports company values and departmental vision.
• Collaborate with the People Experience department to enhance the Employer Branding of the JD Group.
• Develop and maintain key marketing materials for candidate attraction and engagement, such as candidate information packs, market insights, and JD Foundation materials.
• Maintain our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and create relevant candidate talent pools to meet business forecast plans.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these principles into our hiring process.
• Report accurate recruitment data weekly to the Senior TA Manager.
• Manage agency spend for responsible business areas, aiming to reduce agency fees.
• Work with Talent Partnering and Senior Line Managers to understand annual headcount requirements, budgets, and market salary benchmarks to support recruitment success.
• Stay updated with external third-party trends and share insights with the wider TA team.
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders within assigned business areas.

Requirements:

In addition to being proactive, driven, and contributing to a positive, team-oriented environment, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience recruiting finance roles from entry-level to Head of.
• Experience using LinkedIn and other sources to attract top talent.
• A successful track record in in-house talent acquisition or recruitment agency environments.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Analytical and methodical approach, with experience presenting acquisition data such as cost per hire and time to fill.