Talent Acquisition & Development Manager

NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS LIMITED; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition & Development Manager to lead their HR initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will drive recruitment strategies, enhance employee development programs, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong tactical resourcing skills, especially in blue-collar environments, and have a proven track record of attracting passive talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that prioritizes safety and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Company Car or Cash Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

BUPA Medical Care

Life Assurance

Lifestyle Benefits

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in developing talent acquisition strategies.
• Strong background in recruitment, especially in blue-collar environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Collaborate with HR to align talent strategies with business goals.
• Lead employee development programs to enhance growth.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Employee Development

Recruitment Strategies

Succession Planning

Networking

Sales Background

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition & Development Manager to join the HR Team at Nationwide Platforms.

As the Talent Acquisition and Development Manager, you will lead efforts in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Responsibilities include designing and executing recruitment strategies, enhancing employee development programs, and aligning talent initiatives with the organisation's goals and culture.

In return, you will receive a salary up to £65,000 DOE, a company car or cash allowance of £8,750, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an Auto Enrolment Pension scheme, BUPA Medical Care, Life Assurance, and lifestyle benefits such as discounts on high street stores.

Frequent travel is required; therefore, the ideal candidate should be located near major motorway networks (M4, M6, M40, M1).

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates across all levels.
2. Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through various channels for both common and difficult-to-fill roles.
3. Collaborate with HR and department leaders to align talent strategies with business goals.
4. Design, implement, and evaluate training and development programs to support employee growth and organisational objectives.
5. Lead succession planning and career development strategies to retain top performers.
6. Develop and deliver an employer branding and positioning strategy to increase candidate attraction and brand awareness.
7. Develop assessment and profiling tools at the job family level.
8. Work with HR Business Partners to develop seamless onboarding and induction procedures that improve productivity and reduce short-service voluntary turnover.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• An understanding of business performance and the ability to contribute positively to the company's success, focusing on impactful areas to the P&L.
• The ability to anticipate future business requirements based on regional trends and internal dynamics.
• Experience in developing and responding to manpower plans.
• Effective use of networks and contacts to meet business requirements.
• A background in sales and/or a commercial business environment.
• Strong tactical resourcing and recruitment experience, especially within a blue-collar environment.
• The ability to be the 'face of NWP' to attract passive talent, with a proven track record of sourcing passive candidates through multiple channels.
• Detailed knowledge of direct sourcing and attraction strategies.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms is the UK's leading specialist provider of powered access rental equipment, with the largest fleet, local depots nationwide, and extensive experience partnering with sectors including construction, warehouse & distribution, aviation, facilities management, industrial services, telecoms, and media. We provide tailored solutions to support working at height needs.

At Nationwide Platforms, safety is our top priority. Our BlueSky Solutions and Training division offers access to the latest safety innovations, including secondary guarding systems, Harness ON, and the SkySentry control and monitoring system, ensuring a safer industry for all.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are crucial to our success in the powered access industry. We strive to ensure every employee feels respected, valued, and supported.