Job Description

Job Title Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Swindon minimum 2 days in the office

Closing date: If we receive a high volume of applications we may close early

Salary: DOE

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to partner with several of our business areas to help them achieve their growth and business strategies and to meet the needs of our customers. Predominaintly supporting some of our Head office functions and, this is a great opportunity to join a company that really does what it says it will.



Working closely with your stakeholders and business areas you will be responsible for ensuring that we attract brilliant and talented people to help the business deliver its long-term strategy for today and the future creating talent pools and being at the top of your game for market knowledge and insight. Alongside the day-today management of vacancies there's the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects too.



At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together for our customers, our partners, employees and the planet. It's a promise that for our customers we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do, for our employees, lets grow and develop together, for our partners - lets collaborate together to create mutual value and for the planet lets drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business.



Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, and hybrid. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. For this role we require a minimum of 4 days a week- 28 hours and we could accomodate a Tuesday or Thursday as a non working day due to the current working patterns of the team.

What you will be doing:

Partnering with several business areas, you will gain a thorough understanding of the key stakeholders and needs of the business in order to be at the forefront of the market for both our customers and suppliers. Working with the areas you will create engaging and inclusive recruitment strategies to secure the best talent for Zurich while using data and MI to make intelligent and thoughtful recommendations. We expect you to be an active member in the market to spot key trends and changes and to keep up to date with industry innovations in sourcing talent and recruitment.

Utilising a variety of sourcing methods you will drive candidate attraction through our EVP and great employee ratings to attract the best talent in the market place, and create talent pools for the future that support the goals and direction of the business including the current needs and future projects in scope. We have a really low reliance on external support and would expect you to be competent in external sourcing and pipelining of talent.

You will work with the wider TA team to identify continuous improvement opportunities for both the end user and customers and work collaboratively with the wider HR team on a variety of projects. We are quite a big team and spend time together weekly collaborating and working on a varieyty of projects.

What we are looking for:

A seasoned recruiter, you will have worked within a complex matrix organisation and be comfortable partnering at all levels right up to exec level. This is a busy role, so the ability to prioritise and influence is essential. Your stakeholder management will be high touch and collaborative, whilst challenging and encouraging change.
You will be adept at pro active sourcing and talent pooling, perhaps within a regulated environment in order to understand some of the complexities of the space we work within. Experience recruiting multiple disciplines would be advantageous and working within a large team where you are happy to have a voice would be great.

What will you get in return?

Everyone's different. That's why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.



Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

What happens next?

Once applications have been reviewed we will conduct a 2 stage interview process and a possible behavioural assessment to understand how you are likely to perform in role and fit with the Zurich values and culture.
As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We've made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we're particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we've won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.



We've an environment that places a real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We're also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.



We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over 90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.