Talent Acquisition Advisor (FTC - 6 Months)

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will partner with hiring managers and the broader People Function to deliver a seamless recruitment process. From sourcing top talent to ensuring an outstanding candidate experience, your contributions will help us build a workforce that drives innovation and excellence.

Business & Hiring Manager Support

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role briefs and required skills/capabilities.
• Create and advertise new roles on recruitment systems, ensuring accurate and complete job descriptions.
• Provide relevant information to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods to build capability.
• Manage the offer process for successful candidates, including extending offers and negotiating terms.
• Work with People Services HR Administration to ensure seamless people processes and efficient candidate experience.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Support development and maintenance of metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

Candidate Research & Sourcing

• Conduct market mapping to identify talent pools and trends.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals.
• Prepare candidate summaries highlighting skills, experience, and achievements.
• Present priority CVs to hiring managers and advise on selection.
• Interface with broader People Function teams for specialist or complex role requirements.

Candidate Experience

• Ensure candidates and their statuses are actively tracked in SmartRecruiter throughout the TA process.
• Collate feedback from hiring managers and ensure timely, professional feedback to candidates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and resolve queries promptly.
• Work closely with onboarding teams to ensure a seamless transition post-offer.

Interview Management

• Engage hiring managers to obtain relevant interview questions.
• Steer and conduct interviews as an advisor, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Provide guidance during interviews and advise on competency-based questioning.
• Manage interview logistics and provide regular updates on candidate pipeline and timelines.

Technology & Compliance

• Utilise TA technology, including ATS (SmartRecruiter), ensuring accurate data entry.
• Support continuous improvement in TA systems and processes, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with external legislative requirements and internal standards (e.g., pre-screening, SmartRecruiter management).
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and tools.

Service Excellence

• Ensure resourcing processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Take accountability for quality of hires and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Escalate issues promptly to Senior TA Advisor or TA Manager.

People & Teams

• Build strong internal relationships across People teams to maintain visibility of talent priorities.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for TA team performance, including meeting agreed KPIs.