Job Description
Recruiter
Northampton
12-month FTC
RPO plays a vital role in the talent solutions that we deliver for our global clients. As we constantly challenge ourselves to think differently about how RPO is delivered, we unite process improvement with insightful research and technology-enabled talent attraction to create best-in-class candidate experiences. Our solutions-first approach means that our people enjoy huge opportunities to engage deeply with clients, build multi-layered recruitment models and impact more widely on talent acquisition strategies.
About Talent Works
Braver, bolder and brighter, we are leading the rethink around how companies attract, hire and manage their future workforce. Our ambition is nothing less than to set new standards across our industry and create exceptional outcomes and experiences for our clients and their people.
Talent solutions: built smarter, built better.
Role Profile
As a Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent to meet client needs. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, and ensure a seamless and positive recruitment experience. This role requires a proactive approach, creativity in sourcing, and the ability to meet targets in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Client Delivery:
* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to offer management.
* Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
* Conduct talent mapping of competitors to identify high-potential candidates, build succession pipelines, and provide actionable competitor insights that inform workforce planning and strategic hiring decisions.
* Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and assess candidate suitability against position criteria.
* Design and execute sourcing strategies across various channels, including direct sourcing, job boards, social media, and networking.
* Ensure accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
* Maintain regular communication with candidates, ensuring a positive experience from application to onboarding.
* Produce and present recruitment activity reports to internal and external stakeholders.
* Leverage talent insights and market data to inform recruitment strategies, enabling hiring managers to make data-driven decisions and optimise talent acquisition outcomes.
* Meet and exceed KPIs, including time-to-hire, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction metrics.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience end-to-end recruitment with a track record of achieving targets
* Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
* Engineering/Automotive/Motorsport industry knowledge
* Proficiency in CV screening, interviewing and designing selection proceses.
* Creative and resourceful in developing sourcing strategies.
* Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse and report on recruitment activity.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for accurate reporting.