OSB Group Hiring for Talent Acquisition Team Manager at Wolverhampton Full Time

HR is an integral part of the business with full UK Group responsibilities under the Group HR Director. The department delivers expert support to stakeholders across core HR, payroll and talent acquisition.

With a UK HR team of approximately 28 across Chatham and Wolverhampton, the Talent Acquisition Team consists of 5 currently in Chatham and 2 in Wolverhampton, therefore, we are seeking to recruit a Team Manager to support and develop the Talent Acquisition Team in both locations.

About Us:
OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

What you will be doing:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and lead a high performing talent acquisition team that are well respected within the business for delivering high calibre candidates for the many varied roles that are required to make this business the success it is.

Your responsibilities will include…

Line manage and coach all direct reports, including on all aspects of performance management, development, conduct, sickness management, appraisals, administration and recruitment

Manage the service levels to the business to proactively and continually improve what we deliver

Support initiatives to develop and improve policies, procedures and programmes

Assist the Group Head of Talent Acquisition with the design of talent acquisition strategies, specifically managing the implementation of all associated operational steps

Manage the delivery of social media recruitment strategies, utilising the likes of LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Twitter and other media forms to attract best in class candidates

Provide professional support and guidance to line managers and the Talent Acquisition Team at all stages of the recruitment process

In return for your commitment:
We offer a base salary dependent on experience from £45,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)

Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection

Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan

Additional benefits such as, cycle purchase scheme, season ticket Loan, holiday purchase/sell schemes, employee perk portals and save as you earn scheme.

Prioritising your well-being

Could you be the one?:
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

3 years previous experience of directly managing a high performing Talent Acquisition Team

2 years previous experience partnering with Executives and Senior Management establishing creative recruitment strategies to resource difficult to fill vacancies

Knowledge of employment law and also competency based interview techniques

CIPD Qualification

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next:
If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications the closing date for applications is 5pm on the 3rd December 2021, please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat about this role please contact us on [email protected]

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction and relationship building, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. The vast majority of roles throughout the Group fall within scope of our Hybrid Working approach, which aims to provide ongoing flexibility and support in terms of work:life balance. Our approach provides opportunity for individuals to informally agree with their Line Manager how they split their working week between their primary office location and home.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.