Talent Acquisition Specialist (12 Month FTC)

Location: Stoke + *Hybrid Working
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who we are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

We have an exciting position for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the UK Commercial Operations Resourcing team where you will be responsible for managing both the end-to-end internal recruitment process as well as sourcing external candidates for priority roles.

You will get to work on exciting areas of the business within the front-line space, hiring diverse talent into our Stoke Contact Centre of Excellence, Retail and Customer Service teams. Working closely with the Resourcing Partners you will provide integral support as well as providing best in class candidate management for internal candidates. Key accountabilities include:

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  Manage the end-to-end internal resourcing process from advertisement, screening, shortlisting, assessment to offer.
• Effectively partner with hiring managers, internal candidates and HR Business Partners to deliver an exceptional internal recruitment experience.
• Enable manager self-service wherever possible, building hiring manager knowledge and awareness of our online tools and functionality, and upskilling where required.
• Source external candidates for priority roles within Commercial Operations using methods such as LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards.
• Work in a high performing, collaborative environment with the opportunity to work on both technical and non-technical roles.

Who you are

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  Demonstrable experience managing a best in class candidate experience.
• Demonstrable experience sourcing quality candidates for vacancies.
• Ability to articulate business needs and identify right skills in candidates to meet those requirements.
• Understanding of the recruitment process.
• Evidence of developing strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Process improvement mindset, continuously reviewing and identifying opportunities to do things more effectively.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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