Talent Partner

DEPOP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech space is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to attract and hire top talent. The role involves developing effective recruitment strategies, enhancing the candidate experience, and contributing to a strong employer brand. The ideal candidate will have experience in hiring for software engineering and data teams, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in hiring for Software Engineering & Data teams.
• Proven track record of full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced Tech business.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing and interviewing.
• Implement proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates.
• Build strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Data-driven Mindset

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workday

Job description

Team overview

The People, Culture and Impact (PCI) team's mission is to deliver a mission-driven experience that empowers the People of Depop to do their best work. As Depop continues its path to profitability and executes on its growth strategy, the team is shaping a people strategy which will underpin this growth. The strategy (and the operations that underpin it) will ensure that Depop can grow scalably by building a culture of high performance and excellence, evolving organisational effectiveness and efficiency, and providing meaningful growth for our people. All the while, keeping the 'uniquely Depop' employee experience at the centre.

Role

In this role, you will play a critical part in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent while acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders. You will execute sourcing strategies, enhance the candidate experience, and contribute to building a strong employer brand.

Responsibilities:

1. Partner with hiring managers and our Strategic People Partners to understand talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
2. Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing out offers.
3. Assume a proactive role as a DEI Champion, elevating diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our hiring processes.
4. Implement proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates through networking, social media, and other channels.
5. Act as a talent advisor, providing market insights and best practices to hiring teams and the wider People, Culture & Impact team.
6. Collaborate closely with the People team to ensure seamless onboarding and contribute insights to the broader People agenda.
7. Build strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
8. Foster an outstanding candidate experience by ensuring a seamless and engaging recruitment process.
9. Partner with our Data Analyst to harness recruitment metrics and analytics to measure strategy effectiveness, identify trends, and facilitate data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
10. Cultivate relationships with potential talent, expanding your network and showcasing the company brand through compelling communication and storytelling.
11. Contribute to Talent and People team projects and initiatives, as well as participation in cross-functional squads, to support strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in hiring for Software Engineering & Data teams and partnering with stakeholders in this space
• Proven track record of full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth Tech business.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence leaders on hiring decisions.
• Strong experience with sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other talent tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using applicant tracking systems (preferably Workday) and recruitment analytics.
• Experience in using this data to influence hiring decisions and process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering a high level of service to candidates and stakeholders.
• Passion for and experience of executing diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices.