Manager, Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Leader

Works independently to lead the company’s talent acquisition strategy globally. Develops and leads effective and market leading strategies for the attraction, sourcing, screening, selection and appointment of high caliber candidates for the company. Using professional expertise, leads a team to ensure that open vacancies are managed effectively, high quality candidates are readily available and that WCT maintains a high-quality candidate experience with a consistent corporate image.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Oversees and continuously improves an effective global recruitment process
• Leads and coordinates a team of Recruiting professionals, maintains an awareness of recruitment activity and resolves issues as they arise
• Works closely with HR Business Partners and Line Managers to ensure that recruitment needs are anticipated and met
• Proactively provides advice to key stakeholders on creative recruitment strategy and processes
• Compiles and provides analysis of data and performance metrics, taking action to anticipate changing needs or trends and identify continuously evolving opportunities to improve
• Ensures that the candidate experience is high and presents a consistent and positive corporate image
• Takes a personal lead on senior level and other key vacancies including sourcing of candidates, screening, interview scheduling and communicating offers as required
• Ensures that the recruiting team is effectively resourced and provides coaching and skills development as required
• Act as system owner for relevant recruitment systems ensuring that they are designed, maintained and up to date with WCT needs
• Manages 3rd party provider relationships ensuring that there is a strong strategic relationship and that partners have a clear understanding of WCT and its potential requirements

Other skills and abilities:

• Strong communicator, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels and functions both internally and externally
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop, and support the team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive the recruitment process, assertive and able to gain respect as a trusted advisor
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to analyze and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Good business acumen and strong critical thinking skills

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience plus in excess of 8+ years’ experience in Talent Acquisition
• At least 2+ years of experience managing recruiters ideally in a global company
• Experience of having worked in a related environment, whilst not essential, will be an advantage
• Experience motivating and leading others