Talent Acquisition Manager - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - HR Heads

Description

Job Description

Newly created stand-alone role

Based onsite in Basingstoke 4-5 days a week

Salary £45,000 - £50,000k DOE

I'm looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to work for an independent SME in Basingstoke as their first in-house TA Specialist.

You will have experience working in-house in a stand-alone role and will have set up a Talent Acquisition Function from scratch. Reporting to the Head of HR and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, this is a fabulous opportunity to make the role your own. You will have a LinkedIn Recruiter license and will be a hands-on operational recruiter; talent pipelining and driving a direct hiring model.

There is not a requirement for high-volume recruitment and my client is looking to hire circa people in the next 12 months. Ideally, you will have experience of recruiting quantity surveyors, site managers, and specialist roles such as joiners and carpenters.

Your responsibilities will include managing the recruitment budget, contributing to the business plan, and monitoring recruitment KPIs. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead my client's recruitment efforts, this is the role for you.

Main Responsibilities:

• Source high-caliber candidates using innovative recruitment strategies.
• Research and identify appropriate recruitment channels while considering the recruitment budget.
• Craft compelling job postings to attract top talent.
• Manage and coordinate the selection and assessment processes, including initial CV screening.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure efficient and cost-effective recruitment.
• Maintain professional networks and stay updated on the latest recruitment techniques and UK legislation changes.
• Provide timely feedback to all parties involved in the recruitment process.
• Deliver Day 1 Induction to new starters, fostering a welcoming and informative onboarding process.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of recruitment data to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Liaise with local colleges and schools to attract apprentice candidates.
• Attend recruitment and job fairs to promote our organization.
• Administer new starter processes in the absence of the HR Administrator.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the HR Team to enhance team effectiveness.
• Utilize and interpret Personality questionnaires
• Maintain employee personnel files and other relevant documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors:

• In-house recruitment experience, preferably in a construction environment.
• Proficiency in working with recruitment agencies and preferred supplier lists.
• Experience in direct candidate sourcing, including LinkedIn.
• Familiarity with Job Boards and first-level candidate screening.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities, supported by data analysis.
• Solid understanding of HR legislation in a recruitment environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
• Ideally, experience in interpreting Quest profiles, but not essential.
• Knowledge of GDPR and its impact on the recruitment process.

Measured by

• Contribution to the delivery of the HR Strategy.
• Effective utilization of the recruitment budget.
• Achievement of recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill.
• Success in direct recruitment.
• Demonstrated personal impact and alignment with our company values.

Apply today if you are interested in hearing more