Talent Acquisition Partner

Oakleaf Partnership are currently working with a leading luxury fashion brand on their search for a Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner for their small, yet collaborative team based in London. The TA Partner will work with within a team of 6 and report directly into the Head of Talent & Development. You will be working with Business Leaders, Key Stakeholders and Hiring Managers to ensure that all recruitment activity, campaigns, and projects are lead in a professional and efficient manner across all areas of the business including Trading, Retail, Creative and Digital, Head office and Corporate and E-Commerce.

The role would suit somebody with multiple years of recruitment experience and an in-depth knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. This position would also suit somebody who has the knowledge and willingness to guide more junior team members in the effective onboarding of new staff.

Duties:
* Working closely with, listening to and understanding the wants, needs and priorities of your business areas
* Analyse the insights provided by the People Operations team and act on them accordingly
* Accountability for the resourcing of the best talent for your business areas
* Recruitment of contractors for your business areas - including budget sign off and IR35/Documentation checks
* Ensure that all accountable vacancies are filled to the highest standard, on time and within budget
* Ensure all Managers are using a consistent and fair approach to recruitment within the parameters of the law
* Ensuring that all Managers work within the company hiring policy
* Ensuring that the company recruits within a diverse candidate base and promote the benefits of a diverse workforce
* Building a professional network with External Professionals and Peers
* Act as a key focal point for recruitment at a senior level and have the skills to rectify any issues in a timely manner
* Training and development of more junior team members where necessary
* Preliminary screening and vetting of prospective candidates
* Aftercare of new starters once the onboarding process is complete
* Lead and support projects within the Talent & Development team

Requirements:
* Either in-house or agency recruitment experience
* Familiarity with all hiring channels including technology, systems and platforms including social media
* Full understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and associated legislation
* Strong commercial acumen
* Proven track record of working in a fast-paced environment the ability to handle an everchanging workload
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously


Personality Traits:
* Drive, enthusiasm and passion for the recruitment process and attracting the best talent
* Confidential and trustworthy
* The ability to communicate effectively and adapt in style where necessary to suit a multicultural and multinational environment
* Makes confident and clear decisions based on sound judgement
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Including the support and training of more junior team members
* Resilience
* The ability to adopt both commercial and human approach to any issues or people decisions
* A strong networker