Finance Talent Acquisition Specialist - 12 month fixed term contract

Join Our Dynamic TA team as a Finance Talent Acquisition Specialist!

Are you passionate about finding the right talent and creating a positive candidate experience? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you here at Tesco as our Finance Talent Acquisition Specialist.

In this role, you will:

Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for your designated function.
Champion Tesco’s brand and values, ensuring every candidate has a memorable experience.
Collaborate with Finance teams, applying your expertise to support their end to end recruitment needs.

You will be responsible for:

We are in search of an individual who has a track record in talent acquisition, to specifically recruit across our UK and Group Finance functions. Whether you come from an agency or an internal recruitment environment, we want to hear from you!

Manage the entire recruitment process: From gathering hiring manager requirements, agreeing on timescales, shortlisting CVs and facilitating job offers.
Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Ensure the right routines are followed for efficient functionality.
Proactively source talent: Build talent pipelines through various channels such as social media and networking.
Build passive candidate talent pools: Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates.
Provide regular updates to Hiring Managers: Keep them informed on the resourcing progress.
Maintain relationships with external partners: Collaborate with recruitment and advertising agencies.
Engage with internal collaborators and the People team: Foster positive relationships within your relevant areas.
Maintain a deep knowledge of your relevant areas, understand the structure, objectives, strategy, and key partners.
Provide market information: Share insights from both internal and external sources with your functions.
Develop and deliver recruitment strategies: Innovate and implement ideas for your function.
Offer credible and consultative advice: Support Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Deliver EVP messaging: Utilise attraction channels, including social media and professional networking, to communicate our Employer Value Proposition.

You will need:

Our ideal candidate enjoys recruiting as well as getting involved in talent acquisition projects which add value to the hiring process, such as the coordination of our Finance recruitment days, exploring attraction channels, and different methods of sourcing candidates.

Previous recruitment experience within a Finance capacity is essential, with a demonstrated track record of directly sourcing niche roles and leading the entire recruitment lifecycle successfully.

Operational skills;

Business Partnering: Proficiency in managing relationships with various stakeholders, understanding their needs, and aligning recruitment strategies accordingly.
Strong Communication Skills (Verbal and Written): Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both spoken and written forms, ensuring smooth interactions.
Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate offers and terms with candidates and external partners, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
Relationship Building Skills: Experience in establishing and upholding positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners to promote a collaborative recruitment environment.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Proficiency: Experience in using ATS software to manage the recruitment process efficiently, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.

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What's in it for you:

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility