Recruitment Business Partner
JOB_53353234713275Job type
TemporaryLocation
Southampton, HampshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Recruitment And ResourcingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£27.41 per hour PAYE - contract to 31st Oct
Seeking a Recruitment Business Partner to join a busy HR & Recruitment team in Southampton, Hampshire
We have a requirement for a Recruitment Business Partner to join a busy team leading on the provision of a proactive recruitment business partnering model with key divisions.
This role is initially a temporary contract Via Hays until end of October but has scope for longer with success.
In this role, you will provide strategic and operational recruitment expertise to support our hiring managers in attracting, selecting, and retaining top talent.
You will play a key role in delivering an efficient, inclusive, and effective recruitment service that aligns values.
As a Recruitment Business Partner you will be focussed on modernising and improving experience for all parties across the recruitment cycle.
Areas the team are focusing on: -
- ATS Optimisation
- Attraction Strategy
- Professionalising the service
- Improving MI
- Reducing time to hire
- Enhancing candidate experience
The role will also involve line managing Recruitment Officers and Recruitment Assistants, ensuring the team delivers a high-quality service to colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line manage and support Recruitment Officers and Recruitment Assistants, ensuring a high-performing and motivated team.
- Partner with hiring managers across departments to understand recruitment needs and develop tailored talent acquisition strategies.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
- Optimise the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to improve recruitment efficiency and enhance user experience.
- Support workforce planning initiatives and ensure recruitment aligns with the council’s strategic goals.
- Improve management information by analysing recruitment data and providing insights and reports to key stakeholders.
- Drive initiatives to reduce time to hire and streamline recruitment processes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, policies, and equality and diversity frameworks.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues on onboarding, retention, and talent development initiatives.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or as a Recruitment Business Partner.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise hiring managers.
- Experience in line managing and upskilling recruitment teams, including Recruitment Officers and Assistants.
- Experience in designing and implementing effective sourcing and selection methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present recruitment data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technology
Desirable:
- Previous experience in public sector or local government recruitment.
- CIPD or equivalent HR/Recruitment qualification.
Offer
- Initial contract working via Hays on a timesheet basis starting on 18th of September through to end of October and then scope for longer
- 3–4 days per week on site in Southampton
- PAYE including holiday pay or umbrella company
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Recruitment Business PartnerJOB_533532347132752025-08-042025-11-02
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