Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Howden; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Business Partner to transform their recruitment processes. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by embedding best practices and enhancing the employer brand. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives while ensuring a first-class candidate experience. Join a fast-paced and transformational environment where your expertise in talent acquisition and stakeholder management will be pivotal in shaping the future of recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive and innovative organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying and attracting diverse talent.
• Proficient in using ATS and direct sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for client groups.
• Embed a centralized recruitment model across divisions.
• Advocate for diverse talent through various sourcing techniques.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder Management

Workday Recruiting

Direct Sourcing

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Tools

Workday Recruiting ATS

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Here at Howden Group, we are transforming the way we deliver recruiting services to our business. In this newly created position as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you can truly make a difference to our organisation.

As part of the talent acquisition team, you will provide highly visible and effective end-to-end recruitment solutions to find the best talent for our business. You will ensure we're attracting and retaining the highest calibre diverse talent to build the strategic capability we require as a business in the future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join an organisation where there is real opportunity to make an impact, grow, and develop to build a successful career in a fast-moving and transformational business.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead for Group Functions and Enterprise Divisions, and joining a growing recruitment function, this position is key to drive recruitment best practices and high-touch business partnering support. You will embed and promote our enhanced recruitment model for the group internationally. The successful candidate will have experience embedding consistent and structured recruitment practices both in the UK and internationally, and hiring in fast-paced, highly commercial, and entrepreneurial environments. Additionally, you will work with the TA Lead, the wider TA team, and other Centres of Expertise (CoE) to deliver HR strategic initiatives and priorities. This is a great opportunity for a highly commercial, structured, and progressive recruiter to join us on an exciting journey to transform our recruitment processes at Howden.

Key Accountabilities

1. Embed the centralised recruitment model across Group Functions and Enterprise Divisions.
2. Work with senior stakeholders to build the recruitment team brand and encourage managers to engage with the recruitment team at all levels.
3. Lead on strategic Talent Acquisition initiatives, working with other CoE's & HRBP's, aligned with the wider HR plan to support business growth and high performance.
4. Own the end-to-end recruitment process for your client groups, from initiation through onboarding and pre-hire.
5. Be an employer brand ambassador for the group, delivering a first-class candidate experience at all stages.
6. Work closely with the wider HR team and line managers to understand resourcing needs.
7. Proactively source talent using channels like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, online forums, and CV databases.
8. Build and evolve assessment tools as needed.
9. Contribute to the recruitment process by advising hiring managers, leading interviews, and ensuring an inclusive hiring process.
10. Produce regular reports on recruitment metrics, ensuring D&I features are incorporated.
11. Coach managers to improve interviewing and assessment skills, and educate the business on recruitment approaches.
12. Advocate for hiring diverse talent through various sourcing and assessment techniques.
13. Maintain the Workday Recruiting ATS for accurate reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

1. Experienced in identifying great talent for current and future roles.
2. Skilled in Workday Recruiting (or similar ATS), direct sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, and stakeholder management.
3. Ability to think strategically beyond daily tasks, supporting strategic initiatives.
4. Collaborative team player with drive and ambition.
5. Commercial awareness and stakeholder understanding.
6. Adaptable to change.
7. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and generate quality candidate pipelines under tight deadlines.
9. Strong attention to detail and independence.
10. Flexible, quick thinker with a can-do attitude.
11. Interest or experience in financial services/insurance is desirable.

This role is for a fixed term of 18 months.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Financial Services, Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, and Insurance