Talent Acquisition Lead

17 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howden Group Holdings Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to join our global recruitment team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing end-to-end recruitment solutions to find the best talent for our business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Spearhead new TA initiatives, in partnership with the Group TA COE and HRD, around emerging talent, inclusive hiring practices, employer brand, onboarding, and others as they arise
  • Drive recruitment best practice and high-touch business partnering support to embed and promote our enhanced recruitment model, demonstrating ROI continuously
  • Work with senior stakeholders to build the TA team brand and encourage hiring managers to engage with the in-house TA team at all levels
  • Diagnose talent acquisition performance to build strategic and innovative recruiting plans that deliver on required hiring needs
  • Partner with leadership teams to understand staffing needs and priorities to develop both short-term and long-term recruiting strategies
  • Proactively build talent pipelines in line with hiring need and capability requirements
  • Collaborate with the HR team to review and refine the hiring processes to build a more consistent and scalable talent acquisition model for the reinsurance business
  • Be an employer brand ambassador for the group, delivering a first-class candidate experience at all stages of the recruitment process
  • Be an active contributor and influencer in the recruitment process, providing best practice advice to hiring managers, advising on appropriate selection methods, leading interviews and influencing decisions to ensure an inclusive hiring process
  • Lead on strategic Talent Acquisition initiatives, working with other CoE's & HRBP's, which align to the wider integrated HR Plan built to drive business growth and a high performance culture.
  • Utilise recruiting metrics and analytics to provide insights that support strategic decision making and improve the talent acquisition experience/process
Requirements
  • Be an experienced senior recruiter with the ability to identify great talent - both for current and future roles
  • Track record of implementing new hiring processes and procedures, ensuring a high-touch hiring manager and candidate experience
  • Ability to think strategically beyond the daily requirements i.e. support the HR Director and Group Head of Talent Acquisition on delivery of strategic initiatives and projects
  • Be an enthusiastic and collaborative team player with a strong drive and ambition to create a positive work environment and to deliver results
  • A demonstrable ability to manage various stakeholder groups and shifting priorities
  • Outstanding communication and influencing skills
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, being able to generate a quality pipeline of candidates under tight time constraints
  • Be able to adapt your style, think on your feet and have a can-do mentality
  • Ability to provide exceptional candidate experiences throughout the entire hiring process
About Us

At Howden Group Holdings, we value diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and are dedicated to supporting their growth and development.

We are a global business with a strong presence in the insurance industry, and we are looking for talented individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of people, and to contribute to our mission of creating a better future for our customers and communities.

We offer a range of benefits and perks, including a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a generous pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences are what make us stronger.

We are proud to be a part of the Howden Group Holdings family and look forward to hearing from you.



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