Talent Acquisition Advisor

Veolia | UK; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to company pension scheme

On-site Gym

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24 hour virtual GP for you and family

Volunteering leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Recruitment Specialist for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) in Cannock. The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

You will oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from posting to offer, collaborating with hiring managers and stakeholders to deliver quality candidates. Key tasks include screening, shortlisting, and maintaining strong candidate communications, leveraging Workday for activity tracking and metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment environments.
• Ability to manage relationships with hiring managers and partners.
• Proficiency in candidate sourcing across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job posting to offer.
• Screen applications and create shortlists; maintain candidate communications.
• Use Workday to progress recruitment activity and track metrics.
• Build talent pools and headhunt for hard-to-fill roles.
• Provide consultative advice to hiring managers on interviewing techniques.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

High-volume recruitment

Stakeholder management

Candidate sourcing

Head hunting

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

Salary: £26,500 - £30,000 plus Veolia benefits

Location: Based in Cannock (WS11 8JP) with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days per week in the office and 2 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
• 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 the end-to-end recruitment process from job posting to offer, collaborating closely with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver quality candidates
• Screen applications and create shortlists of qualified candidates, while maintaining excellent candidate communications throughout to ensure a positive recruitment experience
• 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 and support continuous improvement projects within the Talent Acquisition team to enhance recruitment processes and outcomes

What we're looking for

• Previous recruitment experience in either agency or in-house environments, with preference for candidates who have recruited for operational, engineering or industrial roles
• Demonstrated experience in high-volume recruitment environments with the ability to manage 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

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.