Talent Sourcer - UK & IE

ABB Schweiz AG; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Sourcer to enhance their recruitment efforts across the UK and Ireland. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with hiring managers and talent partners to develop innovative sourcing strategies that attract top talent. Your expertise in utilizing various sourcing tools and techniques will be essential in identifying both active and passive candidates. This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity, this is the perfect chance to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Talent Sourcer or Recruiter in corporate or agency settings.
• Adept in communication and relationship-building with candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to attract talent for various roles.
• Conduct initial screening interviews and assess candidates' qualifications.

Skills

Sourcing Techniques

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analytics

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job Boards

Social Media

Job description

Talent Sourcer - UK & IE

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

This position reports to:

Talent Acquisition Country Lead - UK & IE

Your role and responsibilities:

Our Talent Acquisition team in UK & IE is growing, therefore we are looking for an experienced Talent Sourcer to join our team. As Talent Sourcer you will play an important role in effectively identifying, engaging, and attracting top talent for ABB. You will collaborate closely with Talent Partners, Hiring Managers, and Business Leaders to understand hiring needs, develop strategic sourcing plans, and build comprehensive pipelines of passive and active candidates.

This is a temporary ongoing role, and you will be hired via one of our agency partners.

You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies to identify and attract relevant talent for various roles within ABB UK & Ireland.
2. Engaging in kick-off meetings with Hiring Managers and Talent Partners to discuss sourcing strategy, share market insights, outline way forward and share best-practices in sourcing.
3. Utilizing various sourcing tools and techniques to identify candidates, including job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
4. Headhunting and engaging passive candidates through targeted outreach campaigns, leveraging creative messaging and employer branding techniques.
5. Conducting initial screening interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications and suitability for the role.
6. Using data analytics to understand market trends, candidate behaviour and monitor key metrics such as response and conversion rates, and TTF to identify areas for improvement and adjusting sourcing strategies accordingly.
7. Identifying future hiring needs and developing talent pipelines for future hiring needs and maintaining regular contact with potential candidates to keep them engaged and interested in future opportunities.
8. Tracking and reporting on sourcing metrics, such as the number of sourced candidates, response rates, and conversion rates.

Qualifications for the role:

1. Extensive experience as a Talent Sourcer or Recruiter, in either a corporate or agency setting.
2. Ability to effectively use your experience in sourcing techniques and tools, including LinkedIn recruiter, job boards, social media, and networking.
3. Highly adept in communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively engage and build relationships with candidates and stakeholders of all levels.
4. Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
5. Proficient in interpreting hiring trends and market data.

More about us:

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

Work model options include: remote, hybrid, and on-site.