Talent Acquisition Business Partner

GTC Recruitment Ltd; West Burton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner for a 12-month contract in West Burton. Hybrid role with three days on site per week, focusing on attracting specialist talent and delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions.

The role requires CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, strong stakeholder management, and a proven track record in sourcing hard-to-fill positions while building robust talent pipelines and complying with DE&I principles.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification in HR or talent acquisition.
• Proven track record sourcing specialist and hard-to-fill roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice and employment law.
• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Proven ability to build and maintain talent pipelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using recruitment data to generate insights and recommendations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and attract candidates.
• Source candidates for specialist and hard-to-fill roles using direct sourcing.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Provide advice on recruitment best practice, legislation and DE&I.
• Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels as a recruiting partner.
• Use data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations.
• Support improvements to recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Contribute to EVP, employer branding, workforce planning and large campaigns.

Skills

End-to-end lifecycle

Stakeholder mgmt

Talent pipelines

Sourcing hard-to-fill

DEI principles

Data analytics

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Talent Acquisition Business Partner | 12-Month Contract | West Burton

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join a growing and complex organisation on a 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruitment or talent acquisition professional to play a key role in attracting specialist talent, partnering with stakeholders and delivering effective end-to-end recruitment solutions.

The Role

• Location: West Burton – Hybrid, 3 days per week on site
• Contract: 12 months
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Security Clearance: BPSS

Key Responsibilities

As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from role briefing and sourcing through to offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand recruitment requirements and develop effective attraction strategies.
• Source candidates for specialist and hard-to-fill roles using a range of direct sourcing and talent attraction methods.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current and future hiring requirements.
• Provide advice on recruitment best practice, employment legislation and diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and act as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Use recruitment data and analytics to provide insights, reporting and recommendations.
• Support improvements to recruitment and onboarding processes and the overall candidate experience.
• Contribute to EVP, employer branding, workforce planning and large-scale recruitment campaigns where required.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, alongside significant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment and onboarding.
• A proven track record of sourcing specialist and hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice, employment legislation and DE&I principles.
• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective talent pipelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using recruitment data and analytics to generate insights and recommendations.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Experience within any of the following environments would be advantageous:

• Government or public sector
• Energy
• Scientific organisations
• Highly regulated environments

Experience in EVP and employer branding, onboarding and retention, workforce planning or large-scale recruitment campaigns would also be beneficial.