Senior Talent Acquisition Executive - #1771869

Head Office

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Full 360 Talent Acquisition responsibility for a set of business functions including brief taking, search & selection, shortlisting, interview management, feedback collation, and offer management.


• Develop and drive a commercial Talent Acquisition business plan, acting as the first point of contact within assigned business functions.


• Deliver ongoing training to stakeholders within verticals such as MIP and Academy.


• Provide industry knowledge and expertise within assigned business functions by attending external events, staying updated with industry press, and immersing into that business area.


• Participate in wider Talent Acquisition projects.


• Attend ongoing training sessions, deliver training, and provide induction support to new team members.


• Reinforce a team culture that aligns with company values and departmental vision.


• Collaborate with the People Experience department to enhance Employer Branding of the JD Group.


• Develop and maintain marketing materials for candidate attraction and engagement, such as candidate information packs, market insights, and JD Foundation materials.


• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and create relevant candidate talent pools to meet business forecast plans.


• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these principles into the hiring process.


• Report accurate recruitment data weekly to the Senior TA Manager.


• Manage agency spend responsibly, aiming to reduce agency fees year-to-date.


• Work with Talent Partnering and Senior Line Managers to understand headcount forecasts, budgets, and market salary benchmarks to support recruitment success.


• Stay updated on external third-party trends and share insights with the TA team.


• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders within assigned business areas.

Besides being proactive, driven, and contributing positively to a team environment, the ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Experience recruiting finance roles from entry-level to Head of.


• Proficiency in using LinkedIn and other sources to attract top talent.


• Successful track record in in-house talent acquisition or recruitment agency roles.


• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.


• Good stakeholder management abilities.


• Strong business and commercial acumen.


• Analytical and methodical, with experience presenting acquisition data such as cost per hire and time to fill.