Talent Acquisition Specialist

Permanent employee, Full-time · London

Overview

At Zaha Hadid Architects, we are seeking a talented and experienced Talent Acquisitions Specialist to join our People & Talent (P&T) Team on a permanent contract.

This is a new role in the team we are excited to add.

The purpose of this role will be to oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing candidates, screening applicants, and managing the offers; as well as managing the early career programmes.

Main responsibilities

Talent Sourcing and Attraction

Develop and implement internal recruitment strategies to identify and attract top talent within the organisation
Utilise various sourcing methods, including job postings, working with recruiters and approaching candidates
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future internal positions

Candidate Screening and Selection

Review resumes, applications and create shortlists
Conduct initial phone screens, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers / Project Coordinators
Evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit

Interviewing Guidance

Provide training for interviewers on effective interviewing techniques
Develop template interview questions for interviewers to use and ensure consistent approach across the practice

Collaboration and Relationship Building

Partner with department heads and P&T team to understand staffing needs and organisational goals
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process
Serve as a point of contact for internal candidates, providing timely updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process

Immigration

Keep up to date on the latest immigration rules that may impact recruitment needs and to ensure compliance for candidates from overseas
Advise Managers and employees on requirements, process, and timelines
Discuss with candidates if they need sponsorship

Recruitment Reporting and Administration

Track and analyse recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal hiring efforts
Provide regular reports and updates to the business and Head of P&T
Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the recruitment process
Gain sign off for the hiring processes
Ensure vacancy and candidate details are correct and up to date
Ensure the applicant tracking software via the HRIS is utilized to its full potential, suggest improvements and work with the Head of People & Talent and the external software provider to implement improvements and updates

Early Careers

To lead the planning and delivery of apprenticeship and early careers programmes, including internships and work experience
Ensure the applicant tracking system for the company’s internships and work experience programmes via the HRIS software and staff referrals is up to date and correct
Managing the onboarding and offboarding processes for the early careers programs, from conducting right to work checks to coordinating internal processes with IT, Accounts, Facilities and Reception
To work collaboratively with Hiring Managers to shortlist candidates to promote and attract the very best early careers talent, improving workforce diversity, and enabling people of all backgrounds to develop successful careers
To act as a point of contact throughout the apprenticeship and early careers programs, including pastoral, learning and peer-to-peer support, to ensure that all learners can achieve their full potential
Build relationships with external universities and organisations to promote apprenticeship and internship offers and seek opportunities to attend careers fairs and networking events
Attend regular meetings with Hiring Managers for effective planning and delivery of the apprenticeship and early careers programs on offer
To continuously look at ways to improve attraction, onboarding and offboarding experience for candidates and internally across departments

Talent Development and Retention

Support internal career development initiatives by identifying potential career paths and opportunities for employees, nurturing the next generation of talent
Work closely with the P&T team on Learning and Development initiatives to promote internal training and development programs

Your profile

Will have acquired thorough knowledge of internal recruitment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and new challenges
Previous experience working with early careers
Excellent standard of written and spoken English

Skills Required

Up to date, practical knowledge of UK employment law (international also desirable)
Good working knowledge of recruitment
Exceptional communicator, flexible in style and able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Customer orientated
Proven ability to overcome problems with a positive attitude and integrity
Strong project management skills
Good organisational skills, able to manage multiple changing requests and priorities
Solid administrative skills with a keen eye for detail and numeracy

How to apply

Please attach your CV and cover letter.

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About us

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) redefined architecture for the 21st century with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Creating buildings uniquely tailored to the communities they serve, ZHA has been awarded the highest honours from professional and academic institutions worldwide. Founded by Zaha Hadid in 1979, ZHA is one of the world’s most consistently inventive architectural studios—and has been for four decades. These decades of pioneering research are inscribed within our architecture to become more spatially inventive, more structurally efficient, more technologically advanced, and more environmentally considerate with every new design. Combining innovative architectural solutions with ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices, we do not look at the disparate parts, but work to understand them as a whole to meet the aspirations of each new generation. As an employee-owned business, we reinvest all profits back into our people and our company; continually enhancing our multidisciplinary research to address the challenges impacting communities around the world.

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