- Company Name
- Oliver Brookes
- Job Title
- Head of Talent Acquisition
- Job Description
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Job title: Head of Talent Acquisition
Role Summary:
Lead the full-cycle recruitment strategy and operations for a fast‑growing PE‑backed e‑commerce company. Drive talent acquisition initiatives, create an Employer Value Proposition, shape DE&I strategy, and elevate the employer brand. Work closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to meet business growth and staffing needs.
Expectations:
- Deliver on a talent strategy that supports rapid scaling across technology, marketing, finance, commercial and operations functions.
- Execute high‑volume, senior‑level searches while maintaining a superior candidate experience.
- Lead continuous improvements of recruitment processes, metrics, and employer branding.
- Present data-driven insights to influence hiring decisions and forecast workforce needs.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring practices.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement an end-to-end talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.
2. Build and execute the Employer Value Proposition and DE&I framework.
3. Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leadership to define role requirements, competency models, and hiring priorities.
4. Lead all head‑office recruitment cycles, ensuring timely, quality hires across all functional areas.
5. Oversee and optimize recruiting technology stack, including ATS, social media, and direct sourcing tools.
6. Enhance the candidate journey with modern outreach, communication, and feedback mechanisms.
7. Measure and analyze recruitment metrics; report on key performance indicators to the Chief People Officer.
8. Provide mentorship and guidance to recruitment teams; drive best practices.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience managing senior‑level searches (Tech, Marketing, Finance, Commercial, Operations).
- Strong operational and strategic talent‑acquisition capability; ability to balance execution with long‑term workforce planning.
- Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills; ability to collaborate with C‑suite leaders.
- Expertise in ATS, social media sourcing, direct‑sourcing tactics, and employer branding.
- Data‑driven decision making; proficiency in recruitment analytics and reporting.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and candidate‑experience design.
- Familiarity with US hiring processes is highly desirable.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
- HR certifications such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SM, HRCI SPHR, or equivalent preferred.