Talent Acquisition Partner - Technology - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary

25 days holiday + personal day

Maternity & Adoption leave (26 weeks)

24/7 virtual GP & EAP

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment, partnering with hiring managers to source top talent across channels. You will drive DEI-focused strategies, use data to forecast success, and manage candidate pipelines from outreach to onboarding.

The role supports flexible working with hybrid office and remote options, in line with Tesco policies. You will handle multiple vacancies, ensure process integrity in the ATS, and deliver a seamless experience for

Qualifications

• Experience using diverse sourcing channels to fill roles.
• Ability to advise hiring managers on internal and external sourcing strategies.
• Strong understanding of DEI in recruitment and inclusive sourcing options.
• Proficiency using data and insights to guide hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live roles end-to-end to meet KPIs.
• Build consultative partnerships with hiring managers as recruitment expert.
• Maintain compliant, accurate processes within the ATS.
• Oversee offer management and smooth onboarding.

Skills

Sourcing channels

Stakeholder partnerships

DEI in recruitment

Data-driven sourcing

Candidate pipelining

Lifecycle recruitment

ATS proficiency

Offer management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

About the role

As part of a Global Talent Acquisition team, I deliver the end-to-end recruitment process for my function. As a brand advocate for Tesco, I attract and engage the best talent whilst transforming the diversity of our workforce through delivering an efficient, valued, and inclusive candidate experience and ensure a simple and efficient process for my hiring managers.

You will be responsible for

• Sourcing candidates through a varied mix of channels, ensuring they align with our specific vacancy needs and in line with Tesco talent acquisition principles.
• Building strong, consultative partnerships with hiring managers, serving as their recruitment expert, and guiding them on the most effective sourcing strategies, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives.
• Leveraging data and market insights to predict sourcing channel success, refining your approach to be both effective and efficient in candidate sourcing.
• Creating candidate pipelines for current and future talent needs, engaging both active and passive prospects to nurture ongoing talent connections.
• Understanding candidates' unique aspirations and circumstances, to foster meaningful connections and illustrate the opportunities Tesco offers.
• Maintain and foster agency relationships and service delivery.
• Handling multiple live roles, ensuring a seamless recruitment process from start to finish, consistent with global standards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Championing process accuracy within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), safeguarding compliance and integrity at every step.
• Delivering a consistent, valued, and inclusive experience to candidates throughout the recruitment journey.
• Coordinating the offer management process as candidates transition smoothly into their onboarding journey with Tesco.

You will need

• Experience in utilising diverse sourcing channels, with a knack for identifying the right approach for different roles.
• The ability to proactively partner with hiring managers, confidently advising on both internal and external sourcing strategies.
• A strong understanding of DE&I in recruitment, with the capability to implement inclusive sourcing options.
• Proficiency in using recruitment data and insights to steer sourcing decisions and inform hiring managers.
• Experience in candidate pipelining and talent market analysis, with an eye for spotting exceptional talent.
• Expertise in full lifecycle recruitment, managing multiple vacancies effectively within set timelines.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and ensuring recruitment processes and controls are adhered to.
• Competence to oversee the offer management process, enabling a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience.

Whats in it for you?

We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you - both in and out of work.

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.

The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details

About Us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone's welcome. That's why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application,