Talent Acquisition Advisor (12 Month FTC)

Veolia Group; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Veolia Group in Cannock is seeking a maternity cover Recruitment Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment on a 32-hour week across four days, with hybrid working. You will collaborate with hiring managers, screen applications, and build talent pools for future needs.

The role requires strong high-volume recruitment experience, excellent communication, and proficiency with Workday. The position offers pension benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, ideally in high-volume environments.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to fulfill requirements.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from job posting to offer.
• Screen applications and create shortlists with quality candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pools and headhunt for hard-to-fill roles.
• Provide consultative advice on interviewing techniques and assessments.
• Host job fairs and support continuous improvement in recruitment processes.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Workday

Interviewing

Communication

Tools

Workday

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity CoverHours: 32 Hours Per Week Across 4 days (Flexible on none working day)Salary: Up to £24,000Grade: 4.3Location: Based in Cannock (WS11 8JP) with a hybrid working arrangementWhen 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 schemeOn-site GymDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your householdOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat 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 candidatesScreen applications and create shortlists of qualified candidates, while maintaining excellent candidate communications throughout to ensure a positive recruitment experienceUtilise 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 hireBuild and maintain talent pools for future requirements, proactively headhunting candidates through social platforms for hard-to-fill positionsProvide consultative advice to hiring managers on best practice interviewing techniques and assessment methods to support effective decision-makingHost and participate in job fairs and support continuous improvement projects within the Talent Acquisition team to enhance recruitment processes and outcomesWhat 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 rolesDemonstrated experience in high-volume recruitment environments with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality standardsProven ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with hiring managers and business partnersProficiency 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 advantageousExcellent 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.