Forsyth Barnes
Talent Acquisition Lead - Rec2Rec wanted (Ref: 100027)
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London | 4 Days on site
£40,000 - £45,000 + Uncapped Commission Based on Placements
This is a rare opportunity for a Rec2Rec to move in-house and help build an industry-leading Talent Acquisition function for a scaling, global recruitment business.
Forsyth Barnes has a clear vision for Talent Acquisition, and we're looking for someone who can bring ideas, build on the foundations and play a key role in shaping how we attract, engage and hire talent across the globe.
With a minimum of 24 hires forecast this year across entry-level, experienced, leadership, sales and non-sales roles, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact whilst helping create a function built for long-term growth.
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Why Forsyth Barnes?
- Opportunity to build and shape a Talent Acquisition function
- Exposure to hiring across all levels of the business
- Direct access to senior leadership
- Clear progression opportunities
- High-performance, growth-focused environment
- Uncapped commission based on placements
You'll be responsible for:
- Market mapping and talent pipelining
- Engaging passive candidates through personalised outreach
- Conducting qualification calls and candidate assessments
- Partnering with hiring managers throughout the hiring process
- Managing candidates from first conversation through to offer
- Contributing ideas and improvements to how Talent Acquisition operates
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What we're looking for:
- 3-4 years' Rec2Rec experience
- Strong headhunting and candidate engagement skills
- A proactive, relationship-led approach
- High standards and a genuine ownership mentality
- Confidence partnering with stakeholders at all levels
- Ambition to grow as the function and business scale
If you're looking for more ownership, more influence and the opportunity to build a high-performance Talent Acquisition function APPLY NOW
Or contact Brogan Lees-Collier on Brogan.lees-collier@forsythbarnes.com / 0115 896 1600.
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