Talent Acquisition Recruiter Mat Cover FTC

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner for a Fixed Term Contract. This role involves managing the complete recruitment cycle for various positions, developing strategies to engage candidates, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Ideal candidates will have prior recruitment experience and a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders. The company offers competitive pay, 25 days of holiday, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday, with option to purchase 5 more

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience in recruitment, either in-house or agency.
• Full recruitment lifecycle experience required.
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage vacancies within the allocated business unit.
• Develop strategies to engage potential candidates.
• Maintain high candidate experience throughout recruitment process.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

Boolean search techniques

Logistics recruitment experience

Job description

Logistics done differently.

XPO is going through enormous (and consistent) growth and it's not planning to slow down. We are currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Partner on a Fixed Term Contract covering Maternity Leave. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll get exposure to a wide & varied selection of roles and speak to an array of different characters across our fantastic business. Centrally based in Crick, there will be opportunities to work from home and get out to sites. Whilst in the office, you'll get the chance to build your network internally and become a true recruitment partner. You’ll take charge of the process from the initial brief to managing the offer process.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a competitivesalary for this role and are open to discussion. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), a workplace pension as well as access to a variety of high street discounts.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead and manage a variety of vacancies within your allocated business unit
• Develop effective strategies for each role to find and engage potential candidates and using your market knowledge, help shape our approach to market
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain a high level of candidate experience for internal and external hires
• Manager the full recruitment cycle through; brief; advertising & sourcing; screening; booking interviews and management of the offer process and candidate feedback.

Experience required for the role:

• Prior recruitment experience within an agency environment, RPO or in-house recruitment team.
• Full recruitment lifecycle experience, including direct approach to market with the use of boolean searches
• Logistics recruitment experience would be desirable
• Proven experience of building great relationships with internal stakeholders across various levels of seniority and functions.
• Proven experience in managing a large number of vacancies and ideally across multiple sectors and environments.

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.