Resource Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a Resource Acquisition Specialist to join a sizable and complex organisation. This role, available as permanent or a 12-month fixed-term contract, offers a hybrid working model paired with a competitive salary range of  50,000 - 55,000. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business partners to forecast workforce demands, assist in recruitment planning, and craft strategic approaches for resourcing. This position suits someone experienced in workforce planning or talent acquisition who leverages data and market insights to influence hiring strategies and ensure robust talent alignment with operational goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver selection and assessment protocols adhering strictly to safety, compliance, and governance standards.
• Maintain oversight and compliance specifically for recruitment of safety-sensitive roles.
• Administer psychometric assessments including personality profiling and conduct interviews as part of specialized selection.
• Escalate incidents and document concerns that might affect operational safety to appropriate stakeholders.
• Enhance and refine workforce planning and recruitment processes through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment duties such as administering assessments, interpreting outcomes, recommending candidate selection, and participating in interview panels.
• Organize administrative tasks linked to recruitment including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, completing pre-employment verifications, preparing contracts, managing work permits, and safeguarding data accuracy.
• Perform job analysis, role scoping, and workforce planning to keep assessment and selection methods current and effective.
• Contribute towards goals that promote attraction, diversity, inclusion, and expanding talent pipelines.
• Forge and maintain strong relationships with organizational stakeholders to understand and meet workforce needs.
• Ensure all recruitment and HR activities comply with company policies, employment laws, and recognized best practices.
• Drive enhancements to HR and recruitment workflows to bolster efficiency, effectiveness, and positive candidate and employee experiences.
• Collaborate with partners to implement solutions that elevate HR service delivery and workforce planning results.
• Provide extensive administrative support to Resourcing Planning functions, ensuring smooth coordination of recruitment and talent initiatives.
• Keep meticulous recruitment records adhering to GDPR, data protection, and document retention policies.
• Manage recruitment-related documentation, maintaining report accuracy and access.
• Assist in process improvement projects to optimize HR function service delivery and operational flow.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A third-level degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related area.
• At least two years of experience managing full recruitment cycles, preferably in high-volume or fast-paced settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management capabilities with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Exceptional customer and stakeholder management, providing professional and responsive service.
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation to aid decision-making.
• Experience managing multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Solid relationship-building skills to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal capabilities.
• Flexible work approach, including occasional travel as business needs dictate.

Compensation and Work Environment

This opportunity offers exposure to strategic workforce planning, psychometric assessments, and high-impact recruitment initiatives within a large-scale operation. The position includes the possibility of hybrid work arrangements and a salary band from  50,000 to 57,000.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to submit an updated CV to progress their application. Confidential career discussions are available for those exploring other employment options.