Talent Acquisition Partner

TN United Kingdom; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to drive recruitment efforts across various business areas. This role emphasizes collaboration and strategic guidance to attract top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience while meeting diverse recruitment needs. With a focus on internal talent pipelines and innovative sourcing solutions, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the organization. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment and a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a contributory pension scheme. If you're passionate about building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing to 27)

Statutory holidays

Contributory pension (up to 10.5%)

Discretionary bonus

Family policies

37-hour week with early finish on Fridays

Hybrid work

Site amenities

Qualifications

• Proven success in recruitment within a matrix organization.
• Experience in managing candidate experience and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Forge relationships with stakeholders and manage recruitment delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies and promote diversity in hiring.

Skills

Permanent or contract recruitment

Direct-to-market recruitment

Sourcing on platforms like LinkedIn

Knowledge of Cybersecurity

Flexible sourcing approach

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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner - 6 month FTC

Location(s): Hybrid - Manchester, Gloucester or Harlow

Job Description:

Working across the Raytheon UK core business areas, supporting the recruitment lifecycle within RTX. Working closely with the business and functional stakeholders to shape the growth of RTX. This role involves a collaborative approach to acquiring talent both internally and externally to meet future resourcing needs.

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for sourcing, attracting, evaluating, and hiring candidates to fill open positions now and for future growth. With a direct-to-market model, the focus is on delivering for the business, utilizing a blended approach to meet service level agreements.

What you’ll do:

1. Forge Relationships – develop and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders, increasing the visibility of the talent acquisition team through engagement and meetings. Partner with People & Culture Business Partners to meet recruitment requirements and provide strategic support. Collaborate with the talent development team to fill roles from internal pipelines. Manage the candidate experience with timely communication and feedback.
2. Strategic Guidance – develop sourcing strategies, manage recruitment delivery, and advise from strategy to offer. Understand diverse recruitment needs and translate them into effective solutions. Implement plans to promote diversity, attraction, and a positive candidate experience. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements.
3. Innovative Solutions – facilitate recruitment for hard-to-fill and specialist roles through postings and sourcing on various platforms. Deliver tailored presentations to stakeholders, offering creative sourcing solutions.
4. Stakeholder Support – ensure recruitment success and stakeholder satisfaction. Manage reference checks, security, and background screenings. Prepare regular analysis and action plans.

Who we are looking for:

• Proven success in permanent or contract recruitment, ideally within a matrix organization
• Experience in direct-to-market recruitment, including writing job ads and sourcing on platforms like LinkedIn
• Flexible sourcing approach internally and externally
• Internal resourcing experience
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity, Software, Defence, Aerospace, or similar technical fields
• Experience with talent pipelines, early careers, and talent development support
• Benefits include 25 days holiday (increasing to 27), statutory holidays, contributory pension (up to 10.5%), discretionary bonus, family policies, 37-hour week with early finish on Fridays, hybrid work, and site amenities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Raytheon UK, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce where all colleagues feel enabled to deliver their best. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) support our community and include various networks such as Raytheon Women’s Network, RayPride, and others. We’ve been recognized as a Gold Award Employer and as a top place for LGBTQ+ equality. We consider all applicants regardless of background or characteristics, and support adjustments during the recruitment process.