Talent Acquisition Specialist

JD.COM; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.COM is looking for a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their HR team in Luton. This role involves leading recruitment efforts across various sectors, enhancing candidate experience, and ensuring compliance with hiring practices. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and experience in recruitment, especially within logistics and supply chain environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience preferably in logistics or high-volume environments.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
• Develop tailored recruiting strategies for various roles.
• Ensure a positive candidate journey from first contact through offer acceptance.

Skills

Strong sourcing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

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JD Logistics is a global leader in smart supply chain solutions, providing integrated warehousing, transportation, and last-mile delivery services. As part of JD.com, we are driven by innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering excellence at scale. We recognize that attracting and retaining top talent is critical to our continued growth and operational success.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing HR team, based in Luton. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract high-quality talent across a variety of roles, from frontline operations to corporate functions. Your ability to source strategically, engage candidates, and partner with stakeholders will be key to building a high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Strategy & Execution
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Develop tailored recruiting strategies for logistics, warehousing, transportation, and support roles.
• Use job boards, social media, career fairs, and employee referrals to build talent pipelines.
• Proactively source passive candidates and maintain a database of qualified talent for future needs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and hiring timelines.
• Provide consultative support on job descriptions, compensation benchmarks, and interview best practices.
• Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
• Ensure a positive candidate journey from first contact through offer acceptance.
• Promote JD Logistics' employer brand through external channels and recruitment events.
• Metrics & Compliance
• Track key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and source effectiveness.
• Ensure all recruitment activities are compliant with local labor laws and company policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or high-volume environments.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and Boolean search techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting for logistics/warehouse or high-volume blue-collar roles.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as Greenhouse, Workday, or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Understanding of labor market trends and workforce planning principles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Truck Transportation, and Warehousing and Storage

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