RECRUITMENTiQ Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist Job at Glasgow, Scotland Full Time

Talent Acquisition Specialist

£35,000 – £40,000

Hybrid working available

Would suit candidates based in Glasgow or Dundee.

RECRUITMENTiQ is delighted to be working with one of the fastest-growing hydrogen technology companies in the UK to assist with the recruitment of an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Purpose – The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and identifying top talent to join the team. They will be required to build collaborative relationships with leaders across the business to be an influential advisor and coach on best practices in recruitment and internal processes. We hire exceptionally smart, analytical, and hard-working people who are lifelong learners.

Organisation – reporting to Head of HR

Principal Accountabilities and tasks:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for jobs in UK and Europe, including drafting role descriptions, job ads, and pre-screening
• In collaboration with Director, Global Talent Acquisition, define, implement, and drive a global Talent Acquisition strategy to support organisational and HR initiatives
• Determine selection criteria for candidates by partnering with hiring managers to identify needs in different areas and departments
• Enhance, standardise, and train on our high-quality screening and selection process, continually testing for effectiveness
• Create and maintain interview questions that reflect the technical competencies for each position
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews – if possible
• Assess candidates’ information, including C.Vs., portfolios and references
• Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline and promote our company brand
• Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders
• Maintain a world-class candidate experience for all applicants
• Remain current and apply expert use of external talent networks to proactively source and pursue qualified candidates
• Acquire, report, and leverage competitive intelligence for hard to fill roles
• Become a social media “Brand Ambassador” by innovating and promoting the company brand
• Develop and maintain meaningful working relationships with third parties such as search firms, job websites, social media, and post-secondary institutions

General

• Be knowledgeable about the full range of services offered by the business.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Have general knowledge of the function and structure of various company departments.
• Work to deliver the best possible outcomes across all organisations.
• Suggest and implement approved improvements to company processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist within the UK and Europe engineering and manufacturing industries
• Previous experience working in an agency/headhunting environment would be an asset
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience using both internet recruitment sources and Applicant Tracking Systems to source candidates and build talent pipelines
• Ability to build strong relationships, and manage expectations and execution for both candidates and hiring managers.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work with hiring managers to prioritize candidates and roles to meet hiring needs.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation/attitude
• Strong written, presentation/verbal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to travel internationally when needed (up to 20% annually)
• Demonstrated sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to be professional, calm, flexible, resilient, solution-oriented, and creative

What you’ll receive in return:

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Flexible work arrangements
• An opportunity to directly impact projects – from concept through to production
• Free tickets to the Theatre (subject to availability), staff discount on food and drink in café

Apply today to be considered for this highly rewarding role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday