Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Lead (Hybrid)

Reed Talent Solutions; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' annual leave

Pension (2:1 matched up to 10%)

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised eye tests

Life assurance

EAP & Life

Enhanced family and sick pay

Flexible working

Job summary

Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is seeking a Resource Readiness Advisor in Bedford on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with hybrid working. The role focuses on leading talent acquisition, developing capabilities, and collaborating with external recruitment partners to ensure a healthy pipeline of candidates and a smooth onboarding experience across UK staff.

The role reports to Workforce Planning Manager and requires willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in recruitment/ workforce development.
• Experience in large-scale operations, preferably pensions/financial services.
• Knowledge of labour laws, pension regulations, and data privacy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with ATS and HR software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Understand staffing needs and create current job descriptions.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for staffing needs.
• Coordinate recruitment collateral to promote organisational goals.
• Develop relationships with internal HR teams and external recruitment partner.
• Optimise sourcing and screening to attract high-quality candidates.
• Oversee onboarding plans with HR teams and training alignment.
• Support line managers with onboarding, performance development and probation.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Staffing planning

Talent pipeline

Onboarding

Stakeholder management

ATS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

HR software

CRM systems

Job description

Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is seeking a Resource Readiness Advisor in Bedford on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with hybrid working. The role focuses on leading talent acquisition, developing capabilities, and collaborating with external recruitment partners to ensure a healthy pipeline of candidates and a smooth onboarding experience across UK staff.

The role reports to Workforce Planning Manager and requires willingness to travel.