Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 months ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Kerry Full time

Requisition ID: 53392
Position Type:
FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: About The Role

We are looking for a passionate recruitment professional with a flair for finding top talent to join our fantastic Talent Acquisition Europe team on a fixed term contract basis.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and your HR colleagues across Europe. Your main responsibilities will include recruiting for immediate, planned, and project-based requirements, building a robust talent pipeline for the business, and promoting the Employer Brand.

The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting for multiple countries across Europe and will have strong relevant recruitment experience in an in-house Talent Acquisition or RPO capacity.

Please note: Candidates can be located in UK, Ireland or Mainland Europe. This is a 12-month fixed term contract role.

What will I be doing?
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of vacancies across multiple functions.
  • Take an active role in the entire recruitment process. This involves defining role requirements, selecting suitable recruitment channels, conducting candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments, and overseeing pipelines until negotiation and candidate acceptance.
  • Implement creative recruitment strategies to meet hiring demands across the business - using various recruitment methods as appropriate - job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, etc.
  • Collaborate with HR to evaluate internal talent, support talent transitions, contribute to strategy sessions, provide offer guidance, and ensure seamless candidate pre-boarding.
  • Establish strategic relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders, providing regular updates, valuable insights, and market intelligence.
  • Build strong, external, strategic relationships in order to promote Kerry as an Employer of Choice.
  • Maintain candidate and requisition data accurately on the Global Applicant Tracking System, SuccessFactors. Be responsible for accurate and timely reporting when required by the Senior Executive team.
  • Report and measure the impact/return-on-investment of various activities including spend, agency usage, recruitment campaigns and various recruitment metrics.
  • Work cross-functionally to promote our Employer Brand and always represent Kerry in the best possible way.
What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

  • Strong relevant recruitment experience within an in-house Talent Acquisition/RPO capacity.
  • Experience recruiting for multiple countries across Europe, supporting multiple functions.
  • Experience using SuccessFactors would be advantageous.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to place an importance on delivering with urgency.
  • Demonstrates a passionate, innovative, and collaborative approach to recruitment.
  • Additional European language would also be advantageous.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Get in touch today

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (eg, Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (eg, purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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