Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Avencia Talent Solutions Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Recruitment Business Partner / Talent Acquisition – Global Insurance

Location:
Birmingham (Hybrid)

Contract:
12-Month FTC

We're working with a globally recognised insurance provider to hire a Recruitment Business Partner / TA
who will manage permanent and FTC recruitment delivered via third-party suppliers across the UK, US and Europe. Embedded within the client's Talent Acquisition team, you'll play a key operational role ensuring a seamless, high-quality recruitment experience for hiring managers, candidates and suppliers.

The Role

You will receive requisitions from the client TA team and manage the full end-to-end process with agency suppliers — from briefing through to offer. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll ensure consistent delivery, clear communication and strong process management throughout each hire.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up hiring-manager briefings with suppliers and establish clear delivery expectations
  • Review agency-submitted candidates via the client ATS and shortlist for hiring-manager review
  • Ensure all agency submissions meet screening, compliance and documentation requirements
  • Manage hiring-manager feedback and progress candidates efficiently through the interview process
  • Oversee the offer approval workflow, including negotiations with suppliers
  • Maintain regular communication with hiring managers and suppliers to ensure transparency
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to drive delivery and performance
  • Track and report data on supplier performance, pipeline and recruitment metrics
  • Ensure compliance with all policies, processes and SLAs
  • Maintain data accuracy within ATS
  • Provide an exceptional level of customer service to hiring managers and stakeholders
  • Manage multiple vacancies in a structured and organised manner
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in process and delivery
  • Deliver against contractual KPIs and objectives

About You

  • Strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment activity
  • Confident working with agency suppliers and managing expectations
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills
  • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise multiple roles
  • Calm, positive and solutions-focused during periods of change
  • Strong communication, active listening and problem-solving skills
  • Customer-centric approach and commitment to high-quality delivery

About the Provider

Avencia is the first recruitment outsourcing provider dedicated exclusively to the insurance industry, supporting hiring managers, HR directors and procurement teams with tailored RPO, MSP and contingent workforce solutions.



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