Talent Acquisition Partner

• We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. This pivotal role involves strategically sourcing, attracting, and securing top talent to meet the evolving needs of our business. The successful candidate will play a critical part in enhancing our employer brand and ensuring a seamless and positive recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. You will be a catalyst in driving efficient, data-driven hiring processes that align with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, your expertise will contribute to building a high-performing workforce that supports our mission of driving commerce and prosperity. You will collaborate closely with business leaders and HR partners to understand talent needs and deliver innovative recruitment solutions in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

• Designing and delivering innovative sourcing strategies and solutions to meet business growth needs
• Developing multi-hire sourcing approaches (including social media, job boards, and networking, to identify and engage potential candidates.) to fulfil the hiring needs
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine strategies and improve hiring processes.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
• Adopting a continuous improvement approach towards the team and it's processes
• Implement strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates and promote an inclusive hiring process.
• Enhance the company's employer brand through engaging content and active participation in industry events.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and new recruiting technologies to improve our processes.

• Establishing a solid understanding of the specific hiring needs and of the function in which the vacancy sits in order to ensure the right talent is sourced
• Advising Hiring managers where required, e.g., with interview guide, hiring process, etc
• Advising Hiring Managers on which candidates to progress to next stage, ensuring the right recruitment decisions are made, challenging the business' recommendations as required

• Conducting structured Business Needs Discussions with hiring managers before candidate search commences, identifying the key role and candidate requirements and agreeing on sourcing and selection strategy, SLA and respective roles and accountabilities, updating the JR accordingly.
• Efficient end-to-end applicant management for all JRs, managing the SLAs by working with the Resourcing Support regarding interview and assessment arrangements.
• Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Ensuring that rejections are handled appropriately and providing the right candidate experience.
• Managing timely feedback between Hiring Managers, suppliers (where relevant) and candidates. Responsible for collation of interview notes and ensuring timely and appropriate completion
• Managing work-permit applications and extensions for new-hires and in-country transfers where required
• Ensuring pre-employment checks are completed in line with global minimum standards, managing any delays, etc

• The role works very closely with other team leads and hub leadership and will interface with Recruiters and HRBPs outside the hub.
• Build strong relationships with Hiring Managers and HRBPs

• Capable in collecting and analysing data in order to shed light on trends and make recommendations.
• Able to direct and shape dialogue with key and senior business leaders.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Networking & relationship building
• Good understanding of in country employment and recruiting laws and compliance of these

• 10 + years of proven experience in recruitment, preferably in Banking/Financial Services industry
• Proficient in using ATS and other recruitment software.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their role in recruitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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