We have an exciting 12 month fixed-term maternity cover opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This role is proposed to start the end of January 2025 to the beginning of February 2026. Reporting into the HR Business Partner, you will work on a hybrid basis out of our Vantage Point office.

Position Summary

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will provide high quality support to the business for all recruitment requirements, having a good understanding of the different business units, our people, the roles and being able to identify new and future talent. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels internally and externally and able to work to differing demands supporting the KPIs for the business. Working through all aspects of the recruitment cycle and having the ability to provide new ideas and initiatives to continuously improve processes.

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage the recruitment process for the different requirements in each BU (blue collar and white collar)
Keep an overview of our staffing needs via regular meetings with our Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners
Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the position’s requirements
Determining selection criteria for the open positions, in line with the Swegon culture and strategy
You will coordinate the full recruitment process:
- Sourcing/headhunting of potential candidates through different online channels
- First screening of potential candidates
- Plan interviews and assessments
- Utilise the PI profiling system for all candidates
- Utilise the applicant tracking system and ensure all managers are trained
- Track the status of all recruitment notifying hiring managers of progress where applicable
- Organise and lead feedback sessions and coordinate the hiring decision
- Work with Shared Services to prepare employment offer
- Support in executing background checks when needed
Ensure that the recruitment process is efficient, effective and equitable
Record all costs to support budget initiatives
Produce monthly data to show achievement against KPIs
Lead employer branding initiatives, both internally and externally
Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events
Drive our Armed Forces Covenant and relationship to build talent
Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
Maintain strong connections with HR colleagues within Swegon to share best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the recruitment process
Monitor and updating the PSL list

Experience

Essential:

GCSE/A Level or equivalent
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiter platforms
Computer Literacy intermediate to Advanced
Full valid UK driving licence and must be able to travel as and when required

Desirable:

CIPD Level 3 minimum
Experience or understanding of Boolean searching for headhunting
From a manufacturing or similar environment

Qualifications and Education

Essential:

Proven work experience as a recruiter or similar role
Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks
Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting

Desirable:

Awareness of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

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