Talent Acquisition Advisor

Veolia UK; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 23,850 - 29,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

On-site Gym

Discounts on groceries

Virtual GP access

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Paid volunteer leave

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Cannock is looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to manage high volume recruitment for operational and HGV drivers. The ideal candidate will have experience in agency or in-house recruitment, along with strong stakeholder management skills. This fixed-term role offers a salary starting from £26,500, plus benefits, in a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in agency or in-house high volume recruitment.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Proficiency in candidate sourcing across social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume operational and HGV driver recruitment.
• Screen applications and create shortlists of candidates.
• Utilise and maintain the applicant tracking system.
• Build and maintain talent pools for recruitment.

Skills

High volume recruitment experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Candidate sourcing and headhunting

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Base pay range

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Talent Acquisition Business Partner At Veolia

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Talent Acquisition Advisor

Fixed Term Contract until August 2026

Salary: Starting from £26,500 plus Veolia benefits and pension

Grade: 4.3

Location: Based in Cannock (WS11 8JP) with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working from home

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• Access to our company pension scheme
• On-site Gym and Starbucks
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• Manage high volume operational and HGV driver recruitment.
• Manage the recruitment process end to end, from job posting to offer, collaborating closely with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver a quality candidate experience.
• Screen applications and create shortlists of qualified candidates, while maintaining excellent candidate communication.
• Utilise and maintain the applicant tracking system (Workday) to progress recruitment activity and track key hiring metrics including time to hire, cost per hire and source of hire.
• Build and maintain talent pools for future requirements, proactively headhunting candidates through social platforms for hard-to-fill positions.
• Provide consultative advice to hiring managers on best practice, interviewing techniques and assessment methods to support effective decision-making.
• Host and participate in job fairs where required and support continuous improvement projects within the Talent Acquisition team to enhance recruitment processes and outcomes.

What we're looking for

• Previous high volume recruitment experience in either agency or in-house environments - ideally within an industrial or driver recruitment role.
• Ability to manage a high number of multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with hiring managers and business partners.
• Proficiency in candidate sourcing and headhunting techniques across social platforms including LinkedIn, Indeed and CV Library.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, with Workday knowledge being advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date: 09-12-2025

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative

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