Talent Sourcing Specialist - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and technology seeks a Talent Sourcing Specialist to enhance their recruitment efforts. This role involves identifying and engaging candidates, collaborating with hiring managers, and utilizing various sourcing techniques to build a strong talent pipeline. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Personalized career development

Nine-day fortnight

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in online sourcing tools and ATS is required.
• Experience in a technical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruiters to understand staffing needs.
• Identify and engage candidates through various sourcing techniques.
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Research

Analytical Abilities

Proactive Approach

Education

Experience as a Talent Sourcer or similar role

Tools

Online Sourcing Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HR Systems

Candidate Management Systems

Job description

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with industry leaders to expand innovation in defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we lead in avionics and communication systems. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency owing to the nature of our work and our team.

Job Description

Talent Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for actively identifying, attracting, and engaging potential candidates. This role involves collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop sourcing strategies using online platforms, social media, and CRM campaigns to build a strong talent pipeline.

1. Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand specific needs for open positions.
2. Identify and engage candidates by researching and sourcing both active and passive potential candidates matching the criteria.
3. Utilise sourcing techniques such as Boolean search, LinkedIn, social media, job boards, and campaign/events to attract talent.
4. Generate interest in vacancies, and build and maintain the CRM/talent pool.
5. Create and manage talent pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
6. Screen and assess candidates by reviewing CVs, portfolios, and relevant materials to identify qualified candidates.
7. Maintain accurate records in an applicant tracking system (ATS).
8. Share market insights, competitor analysis, and relevant data to inform recruitment strategies.
9. Represent the company's culture and values to enhance employer branding.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in online sourcing tools and ATS.
• Knowledge of talent market trends and best practices.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach to talent acquisition.
• Experience as a Talent Sourcer or similar role, preferably in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, HR systems, and candidate management systems.
• Effective presentation skills for roles and the company to candidates.
• Ability to make quick decisions.

Additional Information

This role offers a starting salary between £32,600 - £40,800 plus a flexible benefits package. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working model and some UK travel requirements.

Our benefits include a nine-day fortnight, personalised career development, flexible benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. Successful applicants must obtain UK Security clearance and right-to-work checks.