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 engaging with a vibrant and innovative team committed to sourcing and attracting exceptional talent. As the key link to the external talent landscape, you will have the chance to cultivate strong connections, develop talent pools, and support our strategic talent initiatives. With an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, your role will be vital in aligning our recruitment strategies with our talent objectives and organizational vision. We provide a collaborative and nurturing work atmosphere, allowing you to enhance your skills, stay informed about emerging sourcing techniques, and significantly influence our recruitment success. Be part of our mission to excel in talent acquisition and shape the future workforce.

Key Responsibilities
You will be instrumental in identifying and managing talent pools for specific skill shortages and gaps. Your main focus will be on sourcing passive candidates through various channels, ensuring that the quality and diversity of the talent pools are in line with our long-term talent strategies and inclusion objectives. Utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, you will build and maintain robust relationships with the external talent market, proactively engaging potential candidates in alignment with our brand ethos 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 journey, you will deliver outstanding customer service, support the broader recruitment team, and uphold a positive employer brand. As a Talent Acquisition Research Specialist, you will showcase a passion for candidate sourcing, networking, and service excellence, while remaining abreast of new innovations in attraction methodologies.

Who you are
You are a seasoned recruitment professional with a zeal for sourcing top-tier talent and fostering strong relationships within the external talent landscape. With a solid grasp of recruitment best practices and a commitment to staying updated on new attraction methodologies, you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Your proficiency in market analysis and talent pooling, combined with your sound judgement and collaborative spirit, empowers you to identify and engage with passive candidates who resonate with our long-term talent strategies and diversity goals. With a strong dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and a focus on achieving business objectives, you play a crucial role in supporting the broader recruitment team and ensuring the overall success of our talent acquisition strategy.

Essential Qualifications

  • Proven recruitment experience and a comprehensive understanding of recruitment best practices in the external marketplace, including Talent Pooling and Market Analysis.
  • A genuine passion for candidate sourcing, networking, and service excellence.
  • Familiarity and experience with resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools across various sectors.
  • A desire to enhance knowledge and commercial awareness while keeping up with new innovations in attraction methodologies.
  • Strong 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.

Desirable Attributes

  • Advocating for recruitment processes and sharing insights with others.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-moving, creative, and adaptable 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 comprises business partners collaborating with leaders to maximize team potential, specialists in our areas of expertise, and efficient, colleague-focused people services. Our work spans ensuring timely payment for our extensive workforce to attracting outstanding talent that drives our strategy and unlocking the skills and capabilities of our colleagues. This is a dynamic business, and we ensure our policies and rewards evolve accordingly. We recognize the importance of flexibility in enhancing productivity, offering more choices regarding where and when you work. Regarding your development, we are committed to supporting your growth in a personalized manner. When you join us, you will be part of a team that understands the essence of engagement and happiness, making a significant impact across our organization.

We are dedicated to being an 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 elsewhere in the organization—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 enjoy an impressive array of benefits. Some of these include:

Starting with colleague discounts, you will receive 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after a brief period. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos on every payday. We also prioritize your future with our pension scheme and life insurance. You may also be eligible for a performance-related bonus based on our overall performance.

Your well-being is a priority for us. You will receive an annual holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave. We also provide various benefits to help your finances stretch further, such as season ticket loans, a cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plans, and access to a range of discounts from numerous retailers. Should you need assistance, we also offer an employee assistance program.

Moments that matter are just as significant to us as they are to you, which is why we provide 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 eligibility criteria may apply).

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

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