Senior Talent Acquisition Executive

Naylor's Equestrian Llp; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the equestrian sector is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee the recruitment process across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in finance recruitment, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency with recruitment tools. This role includes developing talent acquisition strategies, delivering training, and promoting diversity and inclusion principles. If you are proactive and driven, apply to help shape the future of our team.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting finance roles from entry-level to Head of.
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn and ATS.
• Successful track record in in-house talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Manage full 360 Talent Acquisition responsibility for multiple business functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance employer branding.
• Provide training to new team members and maintain ATS.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

LinkedIn

Job description

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, acting as the first point of contact within assigned business functions.
• Deliver ongoing training to stakeholders within verticals such as MIP and Academy.
• Provide industry knowledge and expertise within assigned business functions by attending external events, staying updated with industry press, and immersing into that business area.
• Participate in wider Talent Acquisition projects.
• Attend ongoing training sessions, deliver training, and provide induction support to new team members.
• Reinforce a team culture that aligns with company values and departmental vision.
• Collaborate with the People Experience department to enhance Employer Branding of the JD Group.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials for candidate attraction and engagement, such as candidate information packs, market insights, and JD Foundation materials.
• Maintain the 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 the hiring process.
• Report accurate recruitment data weekly to the Senior TA Manager.
• Manage agency spend responsibly, aiming to reduce agency fees year-to-date.
• Work with Talent Partnering and Senior Line Managers to understand headcount forecasts, budgets, and market salary benchmarks to support recruitment success.
• Stay updated on external third-party trends and share insights with the TA team.
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders within assigned business areas.

Requirements

Besides being proactive, driven, and contributing positively to a team environment, the ideal candidate demonstrates:

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