Talent Acquisition Lead

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Lloyds Banking Group Full time

End Date

Friday 29 March 2024

Salary Range

£73,262 - £86,190

Agile Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Lead for the Client Leadership functions, you own all recruiting for one of the main Lloyds Banking group businesses. In our dynamic team dedicated to raising the bar on talent acquisition, implementing AI, and staying at the forefront of industry trends, your role is pivotal in shaping the strategic vision of the recruitment function. You provide strategic leadership, setting a clear vision for success and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

**Job Description**:

- JOB TITLE: Talent Acquisition Lead - Client Leadership
- LOCATIONS: Leeds, Bristol, Halifax or Edinburgh
- HOURS: Full Time
- WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site.

As a Talent Acquisition Lead for the Client Leadership functions, you own all recruiting for one of the main Lloyds Banking group businesses. In our dynamic team dedicated to setting a higher standard on talent acquisition, implementing AI, and staying at the forefront of industry trends, your role is pivotal in shaping the strategic vision of the recruitment function. You provide strategic leadership, setting a clear vision for success and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

What we need from you
- Your responsibilities extend beyond standard recruitment strategies; you develop and implement high-level talent acquisition strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
- Collaborating closely with senior leadership, you play a key role in aligning recruitment efforts with broader business goals, implementing innovative approaches to attract credible talent, and addressing critical talent gaps.
- In stakeholder collaboration, you act as a strategic advisor to organisational leaders, offering your expertise in recruitment.
- You navigate and resolve sophisticated challenges, leading strategic discussions at the executive level on workforce planning and talent acquisition. Your role extends to advocating for recruitment standard methodologies, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies.
- Team development is a cornerstone of your responsibilities.
- You establish a comprehensive framework for team development, including mentorship programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of the recruitment team.
- Your leadership champions a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, supplying not only to the success of your team but also to the broader talent development strategy of the People function.
- Expertise in reporting and analytics distinguishes your role.
- You utilise advanced analytics tools to provide in-depth insights into recruitment performance, lead the implementation of predictive analytics for workforce planning, and drive data-driven decision-making at all levels of the recruitment function.
- Sharing your insights through industry publications and conferences, you give to the thought leadership the team strives to offer.
- Performance management at the senior level goes beyond routine evaluations.
- You set and communicate high-performance standards for the recruitment team, conduct regular and comprehensive performance reviews for all team members, and implement recognition and reward programs to empower and retain top talent.
- Addressing performance challenges at the strategic level, you ensure the overall success of the team in line with organisational goals.

In essence, as a Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll not just be a leader in talent acquisition; you'll be a strategic driver, an advocate for innovation, and a key contributor to the industry's thought leadership. Your wide-ranging role is crucial in shaping the success of the recruitment function and the broader organisational objectives we aim to achieve.

Team Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to the recruitment team, setting a clear vision for success and innovation. Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Address sophisticated team challenges optimally, providing strategic solutions. Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the team, ensuring a dynamic working environment.

Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement complex recruitment strategies aligned with organisational objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership to align recruitment with broader business goals and market trends. Implement innovative approaches to attract top talent and address talent gaps, ensuring a competitive edge. Evaluate and adjust recruitment strategies based on market trends and organisational needs, ensuring strategic adaptability.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a strategic advisor to organisational leaders, providing experienced recruitment insights and guidance. Navigate and resolve complex challenges in stakehol



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