Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Acushnet Company; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Subsidised restaurant

Pension scheme

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Acushnet Europe is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to shape our future talent strategy in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, partner with managers, and build strong talent pipelines to meet business needs.

Join a team that champions inclusive recruitment, delivers exceptional candidate experiences, and collaborates with leaders to understand future talent requirements. The role is predominantly on-site with opportunities to influence across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end recruitment campaigns across multiple roles.
• Experience in in-house recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Ability to advise senior leaders with evidence-based guidance on hiring.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment using Workday to ensure a smooth process.
• Partner with managers on role requirements and hiring strategies.
• Build talent pipelines and manage candidate experience end-to-end.
• Represent employer brand and champion inclusive recruitment.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and suppliers.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

In-house recruitment

Stakeholder management

Hiring manager advisory

Market insight for hiring

Inclusive recruitment

Education

Relevant degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Iconic golf brands. Commitment to excellence. Colleagues who care. Working at Acushnet Europe means you bring your background and experience to a company with a rich history of creating the best products for dedicated golfers around the world. Your performance has purpose at Acushnet Europe.

Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, our golf products are recognized globally for their unmatched quality, made possible by the dedication and pride we put into everything we do.

Our products are #1 and what’s behind them is even better ……. our people.

We’re looking for a passionate and engaging Talent Acquisition Business Partner to help shape the future of our business here in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

This is an opportunity to do far more than fill vacancies. You’ll help attract exceptional talent, build future talent pipelines, strengthen our employer brand and partner with leaders to understand and meet our talent needs.

If you’re passionate about creating outstanding candidate experiences, influencing hiring decisions and bringing fresh ideas to talent attraction and recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in an in‑house recruitment or talent acquisition environment.

Please note: this role will be predominately based on site and as such applicants should live within a commutable distance of our offices.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you’ll be the recruitment expert and trusted advisor to managers across the business, helping us identify, attract and secure the talent that will drive our future success.

You’ll:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across a variety of roles and departments using our Applicant Tracking System (Workday), to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing challenge and support on role requirements, benchmarking, hiring strategies and selection decisions, while ensuring all recruitment documentation is accurate, complete and compliant.
• Partner with managers to understand current and future talent needs, using recruitment and market insight to help shape effective attraction and hiring approaches.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through to onboarding, building positive relationships and ensuring candidates feel informed, supported and engaged throughout the recruitment process.
• Act as an ambassador for our employer brand, creating a positive and lasting impression of our business regardless of the recruitment outcome.
• Champion inclusive recruitment practices and support our diversity and inclusion ambitions.
• Build talent pipelines through apprenticeships, graduate programmes, industry partnerships and by developing relationships with talented individuals interested in future career opportunities with our business.
• Bring new ideas and approaches to talent attraction, helping us continually improve how we reach and engage with candidates.
• Represent the business at careers fairs, networking events and recruitment initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and suppliers.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a confident, proactive recruiter who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and looking beyond the immediate vacancy to understand the wider talent needs of the business.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns across a variety of roles and disciplines.
• Previous in‑house recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders providing expert advice, guidance and constructive challenge throughout the recruitment process.
• An understanding of talent attraction and recruitment market trends, with the ability to use insight to inform hiring approaches.
• Strong knowledge of UK recruitment best practice, employment legislation and inclusive hiring principles.
• Expertise in sourcing, attraction and candidate engagement strategies.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent practical experience in recruitment, HR, business or a related field.

Recruitment process

The recruitment process will begin with an initial screening call via Microsoft Teams during the first week of October, followed by two stages of face‑to‑face interviews at our site.

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Europe we offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your life both inside and outside of work. You’ll receive a competitive salary package that reflects your skills, experience, and the value you bring. Our annual leave increases with tenure, with the added flexibility to buy or sell holiday – because we believe in the importance of balance and time to recharge.

We take your wellbeing seriously, with programmes and support for both physical and mental health. You’ll also have free access to our onsite gym and can enjoy fresh, affordable meals in our subsidised restaurant.

Looking ahead, we offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme, employee assistance support, and financial guidance to help you plan for the future. We’re also big on development, with training, tuition support, and plenty of opportunities to keep learning and progressing. You’ll have access to an extensive benefits portal, giving you the flexibility to tailor your benefits to suit you and your lifestyle. On top of that, you’ll benefit from employee discounts, wellbeing incentives, and recognition for the work you do.

Like any good partnership, we start with a short “getting to know each other” phase – our probationary period. Some benefits will be available after successful completion, as you establish yourself in the role.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Europe and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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