Talent Acquisition Leader Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Role: Talent Acquisition Leader
Place of work: Glasgow city centre
Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours
Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm
Do you have a passion for finding untapped talent, driving company growth? Would you like to help individuals find promising careers & career pathways?
At Jones Whyte, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced & strategic Talent Acquisition Leader to join our team. The Talent Acquisition Leader will be responsible for developing and executing the company's talent acquisition strategy, whilst working to help identify & attract the best talent to the firm.
If gaining varied experience and building a professional network matters to you, you matter to us and we encourage you to apply.
The Role
As the Talent Acquisition Leader at Jones Whyte, you will work closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies in line with the company's overall strategy. Building and maintaining relationships with universities, job boards, agencies & other external partners will be key to attracting the top talent alongside staying up to date with the industry trends & best practices in talent acquisition.
As the newest member of our team, you will take charge of the hiring process from start to finish - from screening CVs to arranging interviews and creating a welcoming induction on day 1 for successful candidates. You will also be working closely with our Operations & People Manager to continuously develop and refine these processes as our company continues to expand.
This is an incredible opportunity to not only make a meaningful impact on our team but to also grow your own skills and career. If you are looking for a new challenge with the freedom to make an impact with rewarding results, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the companys hiring needs.
- Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles, helping management find, hire and retain quality talent
- Use our Applicant Tracking System to grow and foster high-touch relationships to form talent pools to pull from as new positions open up.
- Continuously liaise with managers to design, refine and implement innovative recruiting strategies
- Find talent, create and release job descriptions, liaise with our marketing team to upload job adverts on LinkedIn and our company website
- Shortlisting candidates from a variety of sources including direct applicants via our website, job boards and Recruitment Agencies
- Answering any queries from candidates and assisting them at all stages through the recruitment and induction process.
- Follow up on interview process status and update records in our ATS system
Who are you?
- Previous recruitment experience either as a Recruiter or a Resource
- A track record of developing & executing successful talent acquisition strategies
- Familiarity with job boards and social network platforms
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
- The ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm.
- Strong organisational and diary management skills.
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Strong work ethic and team player
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
It would be desirable but not essential for you to have the following:
- Experience developing a recruiting strategy
- Degree/ Professional Qualification in HR, Business Administration or related
- HR experience
Company Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Excellent Company maternity and paternity benefits
- 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Closing over Christmas & New Year.
- Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday.
- Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year
- Company referral scheme
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Hybrid Working
- Wellbeing Support
- Counselling Service
- Quarterly team nights/days out
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Annual Company Day out
- Birthday early finish
