Talent Acquisition Partner

Hargreaves PLC • Full-time • Durham, England, United Kingdom • £40k / year • 1w ago

Salary: upto £40k plus 10% bonus & benefits

Location: Esh Winning / Hybrid (typically a 3-2 split) plus some travel to sites throughout the UK

Closing Date: 27th April 2025

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Hargreaves Services, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. By aligning recruitment strategies with our mission and values, you’ll attract, engage, and secure exceptional talent for a diverse range of roles.

Your contributions will directly support some of the UK’s most ground-breaking projects—from innovative advancements in nuclear and rail to critical work in utilities, logistics, and renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner strategically with leaders, hiring managers, and HR teams to align recruitment initiatives with organisational vision and values.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including screening, interviewing, and facilitating assessments to identify top candidates.
Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights on market trends, recruitment strategies, and candidate experience design.
Collaborate across internal teams to ensure hiring decisions support business objectives and role-specific needs.
Leverage innovative sourcing strategies and personalised engagement techniques to connect with highly skilled individuals.
Build robust talent pipelines and foster professional network relationships for long-term sustainability.
Enhance our employer brand to attract top-tier talent, positioning the organisation as an employer of choice.
Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion across all recruitment practices, ensuring alignment with organisational values.

Candidate Profile:

Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR roles, with comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment cycle.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport across all organisational levels.
Proficiency in leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
Expertise in sourcing techniques, market mapping, and leveraging digital platforms for candidate outreach.
Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.

Job Type: Full-time

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