Talent Acquisition Partner

American Express; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in London is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner. This role involves executing end-to-end recruitment strategies, ensuring a superior candidate experience, and sourcing top talent. Ideal candidates will have significant recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment and strong proficiency in assessment methodologies. Competitive base salary and benefits are offered, including a flexible working model.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical benefits

Flexible working model

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment activities in a global environment.
• Strong command of assessment and selection methodologies.
• Ability to sustain trust with various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute the recruitment strategy while ensuring inclusivity.
• Lead the screening, assessment, and offer process activities.
• Communicate proactively and timely with candidates.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Proficiency in applicant tracking systems

Assessment and interviewing skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in a high-volume environment

Fluency in English

Tools

LinkedIn

Indeed

Job description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to execute the end-to-end recruitment strategy, while ensuring a superior candidate and Hiring Leader experience. You will execute the recruiting process to acquire the best talent with speed and agility while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and quality. You will be a talent champion who can actively source and stay connected to a robust pipeline, maintain long-term relationships, and energetically sell open positions and the American Express colleague value proposition.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Execute the American Express Talent Acquisition recruitment strategy to ensure inclusivity and delivery of qualified talent.
• Master operational excellence by using available technologies to improve efficiency and quality to accomplish the delivery plan.
• Work with Hiring Leaders to achieve hiring volume and headcount goals, gather key input for candidate slates, and provide feedback on candidates.
• Lead and own screening, assessment, interview, and offer process activities.
• Update and post jobs, manage requisitions, and disposition candidates.
• Conduct first round interviews, intake meetings, and interview debriefs.
• Structure and negotiate offers and partner with the compensation team as necessary to determine appropriate packages.
• Partner with other departments throughout the recruitment process including, recruitment operations, legal, compensation, etc.
• Communicate proactively and in a timely manner with candidates, providing details on the selection process and Hiring Leader feedback.
• Participate in recruitment events and handle colleague referrals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recruitment experience in a fast-paced global recruitment environment handling end-to-end recruitment activities, which includes talent branding, sourcing strategies, selection process, candidate experience, data management, and all the related responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
• Very good assessment and interviewing skills; strong command of assessment and selection methodologies, instruments, and processes.
• Good knowledge of the recruiting landscape with the ability to produce external trends, market intelligence, and industry insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and sustain trust with people at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize accordingly.
• Fluency in English (a second European Language to a professional standard preferred but not essential).
• Prior experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with key collaborators, hiring managers, and other business colleagues.
• Proven ability to listen, understand, convey, and relate ideas, concepts, and issues clearly and confidently through all channels while having an awareness of environmental cues.
• Experience working in a team environment emphasizing group contributions.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.