Talent Acquisition Research Specialist

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

Why become a part of our team
Joining Sainsbury's as a Talent Acquisition Research Specialist means being part of an innovative and proactive team focused on identifying and securing top-tier talent. As the main point of contact with the external talent landscape, you will have the chance to forge strong connections, develop talent pools, and contribute to our strategic talent pipelines. With an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, you will play a vital role in ensuring our recruitment strategies align with our talent objectives and organizational vision. We provide a collaborative and nurturing work environment where you can enhance your skills, stay informed about new sourcing techniques, and make a significant impact on our recruitment results. Join us as we aim to be pioneers in talent acquisition and shape the future of our workforce.

Your responsibilities
You will be instrumental in mapping and managing talent pools for specific skill shortages and talent gaps. Your primary duty will be sourcing passive candidates through various channels, ensuring the quality and diversity of the talent pools align with our long-term talent strategies and inclusion objectives. You will leverage platforms such as LinkedIn to build and maintain strong relationships with the external talent market, pre-engaging potential candidates in line with our brand values and employee value proposition. Furthermore, you will conduct market analysis to gather insights from key competitors and external trends, creating talent pools of prospective candidates based on demand. Throughout the recruitment process, you will deliver exceptional customer service, support the broader recruitment team, and uphold a positive employer brand. As a Talent Acquisition Research Specialist, you will exhibit a passion for candidate sourcing, networking, and service delivery, while remaining current with new innovations in attraction methodologies.

Your profile
You are an experienced recruitment professional with a passion for sourcing exceptional talent and building robust relationships in the external talent market. With a solid understanding of recruitment best practices and a commitment to staying updated on new attraction methodologies, you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Your expertise in market analysis and talent pooling, combined with your excellent judgement and collaborative spirit, enables you to identify and engage with passive candidates who align with our long-term talent pipelines and diversity and inclusion objectives. With a strong dedication to delivering outstanding customer service and a focus on achieving business goals, you play a crucial role in supporting the wider recruitment team and ensuring the overall success of our talent acquisition strategy.

Key qualifications

Essentials

Proven recruitment experience and a comprehensive understanding of recruitment best practices in the external marketplace, including Talent Pooling and Market Analysis. A strong enthusiasm for candidate sourcing, networking, and service delivery. Knowledge and experience in utilizing resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools across various sectors. Ambition to enhance knowledge and commercial awareness while keeping abreast of new innovations in attraction methodologies. Excellent judgement and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Confidence in engaging with candidates while demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion in all approaches.

Desirables

Advocating for recruitment processes and sharing expertise with others. Ability to excel in a fast-moving, creative, and flexible environment.

Our people are at the core of our business, and we seek individuals who share our passion. Join our People team and embark on a journey as we transform our HR practices. Our team consists of business partners collaborating with leaders to maximize team potential, specialists in our areas of expertise, and efficient people services focused on colleague-centric solutions. Our work encompasses ensuring timely compensation for our 150,000+ colleagues, attracting exceptional talent to drive our strategy, and unlocking the skills and capabilities of our workforce. This is a dynamic business, and we ensure our policies and rewards keep pace with that evolution. We recognize the importance of flexibility and offer a variety of options regarding where and when you work. In terms of your development, we will support your growth in a manner that is unique to you. When you join us, you will be part of a team that understands the essence of being happy and engaged, making a tangible impact across our organization.

We are dedicated to being a genuinely inclusive retailer, welcoming everyone regardless of their background. Here, you will always have the opportunity to explore new avenues—whether as part of an evolving team or in other areas of the business—and we take development seriously, promising to support you. We also acknowledge and celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond, and where feasible, we offer flexible working arrangements. Upon joining our team, you will also gain access to an impressive range of benefits. Here are some highlights:

Starting with colleague discounts, you will enjoy 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after four weeks of service. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday, as well as 15% off at Argos on every payday. We also prioritize your future with our pension scheme and life cover. You may also be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 5% of your salary, contingent on our performance.

Your wellbeing is a priority for us. You will receive an annual holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave. We also provide various benefits designed to enhance your financial wellbeing, such as season ticket loans, a cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plans, and early access to your pay. Additionally, we offer a wide range of discounts from numerous other retailers. Should you ever need support, our employee assistance program is available.

We recognize that significant moments matter, which is why we offer up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.

Please refer to our benefits overview (note that length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).

Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications we receive, our roles may close early.

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