Talent Acquisition Lead

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, 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

**Job Description**:

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

What we need from you

In our dynamic team dedicated to elevating talent acquisition, your understanding of recruitment standard methodologies, alongside deep market knowledge of the latest industry trends (including AI and Automation) ensures we set the standard for what good looks like. You provide strategic leadership, setting a clear vision for success, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Your responsibilities extend beyond standard recruitment strategies; you develop and implement high-level talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational 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. Navigating and resolving sophisticated challenges, you lead strategic discussions at the executive level on workforce planning and talent acquisition. Your role extends to advocating for recruitment standard processes, 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, contributing not only to the success of your team but also to the broader talent development strategy of the HR 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 contribute 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 is in line with organisational goals.

In essence, as a Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll not just bea 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 multifaceted role is essential in shaping the success of the recruitment function and the broader organizational objectives we aim to achieve.

Required Skills/Capabilities

Team Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to the recruitment team, setting a clear vision for success and innovation. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Address complex team challenges optimally, providing strategic solutions. Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the team, ensuring a progressive 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 Tech and Non-Tech 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 sophisticated challenges in stakeholder collaboration, ensuring strategic partnerships. Lead strategic discussions with senior leadership on workforce planning and talent acquisition. Advocate for recruitment standard processes at the executive level, contributing to strategic decision-making.

Team Development: Establish a comprehensive team development framework, including mentorship programs and growth initiatives. Drive initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the recruitment team, ensuring a high-performance culture. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, contributing to the broader ta



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