Talent Strategy & Retention Lead

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Recruitment & Retention Manager to lead talent attraction and retention strategies aligned with organisational goals. You will mentor a recruiter, improve screening and onboarding, and collaborate with senior leaders on workforce planning to drive engagement and KPIs.

The role emphasises effective communication, data-driven decision making, and a people-first approach within a values-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and retention within a human resources setting.
• Strong knowledge of employment regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
• Proven ability to analyse data and develop actionable strategies.
• Confidence in collaborating with various stakeholders across an organisation.
• Immediately available or able to start at short notice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading recruitment strategy and delivery across the business.
• Managing, mentoring and developing an existing recruiter.
• Improving candidate attraction, screening, quality and conversion rates.
• Enhancing onboarding processes and early-stage employee retention.
• Partnering with senior leadership on workforce planning and people initiatives.
• Driving employee engagement, performance and people-related KPIs.
• Supporting employee relations, learning & development and wider HR projects.

Skills

Recruitment

Retention

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Availability

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Recruitment & Retention Manager to lead talent attraction and retention strategies aligned with organisational goals. You will mentor a recruiter, improve screening and onboarding, and collaborate with senior leaders on workforce planning to drive engagement and KPIs.

The role emphasises effective communication, data-driven decision making, and a people-first approach within a values-led organisation.