Talent Acquisition Specialist

Swegon UK&I; Snodland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for an 8-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves managing the full recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers, and utilizing innovative recruitment strategies. Strong recruitment experience and proficiency with recruiting platforms are essential, making this a key role in shaping the organization's talent acquisition strategies.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a recruiter or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes across different business units.
• Utilize various platforms for sourcing candidates.
• Co-design job descriptions and interview questions.

Skills

Communication

Recruitment

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Networking

Education

GCSE/A Level or equivalent

CIPD Level 3 minimum

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant tracking system

Job description

We have an varied 8 month fixed-term maternity cover opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This role is proposed to start from Juneto the beginning of February 2026. Reporting into the HR Business Partner, you will work on a hybrid basis out of our Vantage Point office.

Position Summary

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will provide high quality support to the business for all recruitment requirements, having a good understanding of the different business units, our people, the roles and being able to identify new and future talent. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels internally and externally and able to work to differing demands supporting the KPIs for the business. Working through all aspects of the recruitment cycle and having the ability to provide new ideas and initiatives to continuously improve processes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process for the different requirements in each BU
• Keep an overview of our staffing needs via regular meetings with our Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners
• Co-design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the position’s requirements
• Determining selection criteria for the open positions, in line with the Swegon culture and strategy
• You will coordinate the full recruitment process:
  • Sourcing/headhunting of potential candidates through different online channels
  • First screening of potential candidates
  • Plan interviews and assessments
  • Utilise the PI profiling system for all candidates
  • Utilise the applicant tracking system and ensure all managers are trained
  • Track the status of all recruitment notifying hiring managers of progress where applicable
  • Organise and lead feedback sessions and coordinate the hiring decision
  • Work with Shared Services to prepare employment offer
  • Support in executing background checks when needed
• Ensure that the recruitment process is efficient, effective and equitable
• Record all costs to support budget initiatives
• Produce monthly data to show achievement against KPIs
• Lead employer branding initiatives, both internally and externally
• Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events
• Drive our Armed Forces Covenant and relationship to build talent
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
• Maintain strong connections with HR colleagues within Swegon to share best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the recruitment process
• Monitor and updating the PSL list

Experience

Essential:

• GCSE/A Level or equivalent
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiter platforms
• Computer Literacy intermediate to Advanced
• Full valid UK driving licence and must be able to travel as and when required

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 3 minimum
• Experience or understanding of Boolean searching for headhunting
• From a manufacturing or similar environment

Qualifications and Education

Essential:

• Proven work experience as a recruiter or similar role
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting

Desirable:

• Awareness of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

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