Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

Talent Acquisition Manager

who is

tenacious, driven, and passionate

about hiring top talent. This is a

fast-paced role

where the right person can truly

make their mark

, shaping recruitment strategies and driving best practices.

Reporting to the Head of Colleague Experience,

you will play a key role in talent acquisition, leading the recruitment function whilst coaching and developing a

Junior Talent Acquisition Partner

to ensure a proactive and high-quality hiring process.

Key Accountabilities of the Talent Acquisition Manager

Collaborate with the hiring managers and people teams to develop and interpret the recruitment plan disseminating to deliver in line with the local people plan and broader business goals Follow agreed process for the management of applicants and processing of candidate information for an agreed business area to ensure a common and consistent applicant experience Facilitate the recruitment process through job posting, screening candidates, scheduling interviews and offering roles to expediently fill vacancies in a timely and cost sensitive manner Utilise a broad range of sources to identify and attract appropriate talent and build a network of contacts to help develop a high quality pool of potential candidates for specific positions, building a pipeline for critical roles Organise and lead the running of assessment centres, open days and at external job fairs, driving IPN as a employer of choice Coach hiring managers and people teams on interviewing and candidates assessment techniques to drive enhanced business effectiveness Gather, input and maintain candidate and recruitment data to ensure the integrity of our applicant tracking system, produce key metrics and provide talent acquisition management information reports.

Knowledge, skills and experience of the Talent Acquisition Manaer

Proven experience in a

Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Business Partner, or similar role

in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to

influence and advise hiring managers

at all levels. Leadership experience, with the ability to

mentor and develop a junior team member

. Ability to thrive in a

high-volume recruitment

setting while maintaining attention to detail. Experience using

applicant tracking systems (ATS)

and recruitment tools. Passion for

talent acquisition, employer branding, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience

.

The Offer

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire (Hybrid - 3 days on site) Salary: Competitive 15% annual company bonus scheme Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%(salary sacrifice company pension scheme) Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays Medicash Plan Private Medical Life Assurance 1 x salary Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions. Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.

Company

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 800 people across our 3 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.



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