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Responsible to: Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Department: People Talent Department

Location: Bury, Manchester

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Full 360 Talent Acquisition responsibility for a set of business functions including brief taking, search & selection, shortlisting, interview management, feedback collation, and offer management.
• Develop and drive a commercial Talent Acquisition business plan, acting as the first point of contact within assigned business functions.
• Deliver ongoing training to stakeholders within verticals such as MIP and Academy.
• Provide industry knowledge and expertise within assigned business functions by attending external events, staying updated with industry press, and immersing into that business area.
• Participate in wider Talent Acquisition projects.
• Attend ongoing training sessions, deliver training, and provide induction support to new team members.
• Reinforce a team culture that aligns with company values and departmental vision.
• Collaborate with the People Experience department to enhance Employer Branding of the JD Group.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials for candidate attraction and engagement, such as candidate information packs, market insights, and JD Foundation materials.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and create relevant candidate talent pools to meet business forecast plans.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these principles into the hiring process.
• Report accurate recruitment data weekly to the Senior TA Manager.
• Manage agency spend responsibly, aiming to reduce agency fees year-to-date.
• Work with Talent Partnering and Senior Line Managers to understand headcount forecasts, budgets, and market salary benchmarks to support recruitment success.
• Stay updated on external third-party trends and share insights with the TA team.
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders within assigned business areas.

Besides being proactive, driven, and contributing positively to a team environment, the ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Experience recruiting finance roles from entry-level to Head of.
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn and other sources to attract top talent.
• Successful track record in in-house talent acquisition or recruitment agency roles.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Good stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Analytical and methodical, with experience presenting acquisition data such as cost per hire and time to fill.