RPO Talent Acquisition Partner

RPO Principal Recruiter

RPO Principal RecruiterLocation: Bristol - Hybrid (2 Days working in our high spec office) Competitive Salary and a Market Leading Bonus SchemeDiscover Your Personal Best.Together, we're redefining recruitment. Preparing people and organisations for the future of work because we believe that meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world.About the role:Talent Solutions are seeking a Principal Recruiter to join our RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering top talent to the Engineering & FMCG sector. As a Principal Recruiter, you'll collaborate closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure a seamless recruitment process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you.Why Join Us?Joining Talent Solutions means being part of an organisation that deeply values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we're more than just a workforce solutions provider-we genuinely understand what makes people tick.What will you be doing?Develop and implement recruitment strategies for a variety of Engineering & Manufacturing positions across the UK.Build and maintain talent pools, developing your expertise within the FMCG industry as you work as a dedicated recruiter to this client.Work alongside a team of highly experienced Recruiters and Strategic Business Partners to ensure effective delivery and client satisfaction.Consult with hiring managers and stakeholders, offering recruitment expertise and utilising Workforce Intelligence to influence hiring processes.Support more junior recruiters within the business, participating in training & peer-to-peer coaching sessions as well as offering day-to-day expertise.Experience required:Minimum of 4 years' Agency/360, RPO, or in-house end-to-end recruitment experience.Proven capability sourcing niche skills across Engineering, Manufacturing & Production environments - experience with FMCG is highly advantageous.Strong knowledge of recruitment tools and techniques, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing platforms.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and clients.Proven experience translating Workforce Intelligence data into actionable insights and recommendations.What you'll receive:Competitive Pay: Base salary with opportunities for incentive pay, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases.Holidays: 24 days' annual leave (up to 27 days with service) plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.Pension: Competitive plan with contributions that grow with your length of service.Health & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits fund offering private medical insurance, dental, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.Family-Friendly Entitlements: Generous policies, including an employee assistance programme.Additional Perks: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase opportunities, annual volunteering programme and awards, gym membership discounts, and retail shopping discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.About us:Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future.We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community-a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working.We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.We are only able to consider candidates who reside in the UK.

RPO Principal Recruiter

RPO Principal Recruiter Location: Altrincham - Hybrid (2 days in our high-spec office) Competitive Salary and Market-Leading Bonus SchemeDiscover Your Personal Best.Together, we're redefining recruitment-preparing people and organisations for the future of work. We believe meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world.About the Role:Talent Solutions are seeking a Principal Recruiter to join our RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence. You will play a pivotal role in delivering top talent to the Defence, Cyber & Intelligence sector. As a Principal Recruiter, you'll work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure a seamless recruitment process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you.Why Join Us?Joining Talent Solutions means becoming part of an organisation that truly values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we're more than just a workforce solutions provider-we genuinely understand what makes people tick.What Will You Be Doing?Develop and Implement Innovative Recruitment Strategies:Utilise data analytics and industry insights to identify emerging recruitment trends and opportunities.Implement creative sourcing techniques such as social media recruitment, networking events, and referral programmes to attract passive candidates.Continuously evaluate and optimise recruitment strategies based on performance metrics and stakeholder feedback.Proactively Build and Maintain Talent Pools and Communities:Identify key talent segments within the industry and create targeted talent pools based on specific skill sets, experience levels, and career aspirations.Engage with potential candidates through networking events, online forums, and industry associations to foster long-term relationships.Maintain regular communication with talent pools to share job opportunities, industry insights, and career development resources.Act as a Strategic Business Partner to Hiring Managers:Build strong relationships with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of their business objectives, team dynamics, and talent needs.Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practice, market trends, and competitive intelligence.Offer insights and recommendations to optimise recruitment outcomes and support business success.Maintain Regular Communication with Clients:Establish clear communication channels to provide regular updates on recruitment activity, candidate pipelines, and sourcing strategies.Hold regular check-in meetings with clients to review progress, address challenges, and align recruitment priorities.Collaborate with clients to gather feedback on recruitment processes, candidate experience, and market conditions to drive continuous improvement.Your Focus as a Principal Recruiter:Targeting niche skill sets: Leverage your expertise to identify and engage candidates with rare and in-demand skills.Deliver higher productivity: Achieve 3-5 hires per month consistently, meeting or exceeding performance targets.Client partnership: Work closely and transparently with your Client Business Partner to ensure mutual understanding and alignment.Mentor junior recruiters: Support the growth and development of less experienced colleagues.Review recruitment metrics: Analyse KPIs such as CV submissions, interviews, and LinkedIn response rates to guide improvements.Root cause analysis: Understand key factors influencing recruitment outcomes, including sourcing channels, interviews, and offer acceptance rates.Experience Required:Minimum of 4 years' experience in agency, RPO, or in-house end-to-end recruitment.A strong track record in recruiting for roles requiring UKIC/DV security clearance (highly desirable).In-depth understanding of the Defence and Intelligence sectors, and the associated compliance challenges.Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging highly specialised, low-volume talent pools.Experience placing candidates into security-cleared roles (DV, SC, STRAP).Proficiency with recruitment tools and platforms, including ATS systems.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong candidate and client relationships.Ability to translate Workforce Intelligence data into strategic insights and recommendations.What You'll Receive:Competitive Pay: Base salary plus incentives, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases.Holidays: 24 days' annual leave (rising to 27 with service), your birthday off, and the option to buy five additional days.Pension: Competitive scheme with increasing contributions based on service length.Health & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits including private medical, dental, gym memberships, and health screenings.Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous policies including an employee assistance programme.Additional Perks: Early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase plans, volunteering days, and discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.About Us:We are global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients operate in a constantly evolving landscape-and at Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge through tailored workforce strategies. From RPO and MSP solutions to world-class talent management-we understand people. And together, we'll shape the future.Proudly recognised as one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 consecutive years, our values centre on integrity, transparency, and inclusion. We embrace diversity and promote a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer, and we're happy to talk about flexible working.We get people. And together, we'll shape our future. Apply now.Please note: We are only able to consider candidates currently residing in the UK.

Senior Client Business Partner - 6 Month FTC

RPO Senior Client Business Partner - 6-Month FTC Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid, with travel to additional sites in London and Manchester) Salary: NegotiableAbout the role:As a Senior Client Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering complex workforce solutions as required by our clients, whilst mentoring other team members. Collaborating closely with hiring managers to ensure there is a strong diverse talent pipeline. You will design and facilitate recruitment strategies that are aligned with business objectives and will be responsible for ensuring that all requirements are managed against set process steps, milestones and budgetary guidelines whilst ensuring customer and supplier satisfaction through meeting set KPIs and SLAs.Why Join Us?Joining Talent Solutions means being part of an organisation that deeply values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we're more than just a workforce solutions provider-we genuinely understand what makes people tick.What will you be doing? Partner with hiring managers & HR to define job requirements and establish recruitment strategiesComplete ownership of all requisitions, end to end processProvide complex or larger volume workforce solutions as required by our clients. These can include liaising with, and supplier management of, third-party providers regarding contingent or permanent workforce, direct sourcing, Academy, referral and internal moves, selection, and candidate management, or potentially a blend of allFacilitate or oversee the selection process, negotiate offers, and secure acceptance of offers, whether conducted by Talent Solutions CORE or through a supplierNetworking within the Defence industry building relationships with the customer and external marketplaceEnsure that there is a diverse talent pipeline for future hiring needs and future skills, engaging with our central recruitment function and insights team. Working closely with client HR, senior leadership team and/or hiring communitiesTrack and analyse recruitment metrics (internal and/or suppliers) to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and provide recommendations for improvementEnsure consideration for a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and make improvements if necessaryStay up to date with industry trends and best practices in recruitment and share with team membersMentor less experienced team members, sharing knowledge where appropriateManage and maintain relationships with client key stakeholders, HR, hiring communities and the senior management team (SLT)Required on client site 1-2 days per week Cheltenham predominately - maybe required to attend other sites occasionally.Experience required: We can only consider candidates who have lived in the United Kingdom for the past 5 years and hold full right to work.Several years' experience working as part of a RPO or internal talent acquisition teamSolutions experience, RPO, contingent workers, upskilling solutionsKnowledge and experience of working in the Defence industry is essentialExperience working in Cyber & Intelligence is highly desirableResilient attitude and ability to manage complex stakeholders in a demanding industryConnections and relationships with the external market, candidates, and clientsAwareness and understanding of the Defence clearance requirements, talent pools and candidate attraction and engagement modelsEngagement and management of customer senior leadership teams (SLT)Excellent communicator with ability to build strong, long-lasting influential relationshipsStrong commercial awareness and ability to positively impact profitabilityHighly effective in managing and prioritising workloadGood commercial awareness and ability to maximise profitabilityAbility to analyse multiple data sources to inform decision makingGood analytical skills to aid problem solvingExcellent level of written and verbal communication skillsWhat You'll Receive:Competitive Pay: Prorated base salary with potential for incentive-based rewards.Annual Leave: Prorated holiday entitlement, plus your birthday off.Pension Scheme: A competitive plan with contributions that increase with your length of service.Health & Wellbeing: Access to a flexible benefits fund covering private medical insurance, dental care, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.Family-Friendly Support: Inclusive policies and access to an employee assistance programme.Extra Benefits: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase options, annual volunteering opportunities and awards, plus discounts on gym memberships and retail via Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.About us:Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies.Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future.We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community-a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working.We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.

Recruitment Team Leader

Recruitment Team LeaderBristol or Edinburgh Competitive Salary & Market-Leading Bonus SchemeDiscover Your Personal Best.Together, we're redefining recruitment. Preparing people and organisations for the future of work because we believe that meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world.About the role:Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Team Leader to support the Client Director and Client Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring SLAs and key objectives are consistently met while fostering a service-driven culture. You will oversee team members who manage the processes and procedures for delivering our workforce solutions, driving high performance to achieve all objectives, KPIs, and SLAs.Working closely with hiring managers in the financial/Investment banking sector, you will help build and maintain a strong, diverse talent pipeline. Additionally, you will design and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring all requirements are managed in accordance with established processes, milestones, and budgetary guidelines.What Will You Be Doing?Overseeing the day-to-day framework and compliance of workforce solution processes, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to customer and supplier SLAs.Setting individual and team objectives on a daily basis, ensuring they are met consistently.Handling complex situations or escalations, resolving potential issues or conflicts effectively.Supporting the leadership team by providing and collating performance metrics and data for client reviews.Mentoring and providing development and training opportunities for less experienced colleagues.Encouraging knowledge sharing and skills transfer within the team, optimising processes in line with evolving industry best practices.Fostering a motivated and collaborative team environment, leading by example.Developing and nurturing internal and external relationships.Allocating work among the team to optimise productivity and meet objectives.Managing requisitions and talent pipelines to ensure consistent recruitment flow.Managing strategic projects to achieve business critical success.Presenting workforce solutions to clients and stakeholders.AccountabilityAccountable for meeting short-term targets and proactively monitoring and managing costs related to personal and team performance.Responsible for performance management, training, and resource planning.InteractionAble to convey information effectively and resolve problems with colleagues, superiors, and clients.ImpactAccountable for achieving short and medium-term goals, planning, and adjusting work to meet team objectives.Problem SolvingResolves complex issues using past experience and standard operating processes, applying evaluation and judgment to positively impact long-term outcomes.Knowledge and ApplicationSeveral years of financial services experience in a process-driven environment, with in-depth knowledge within the relevant business stream.Experience Required:Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead and support less experienced colleagues.Target-driven, results-focused, and able to motivate others.Experienced in managing and resolving issues effectively.Able to liaise with all levels, demonstrating a positive, decisive, driven, and forward-thinking approach.Client-focused and solutions-driven, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.RPO experience preferred.A background in financial services/Investment is essential.Why us?Hybrid working, two days works in our high spec offices.Fantastic career progression with clear development pathways.Outstanding learning and development programmes.Industry leading bonus schemes.Flexi benefits options- PMI, Dental, Travel Insurance Critical Illness and moreStart on 24 days holidays, rising to 27 days. Plus, birthday offPurchase up to 5 working days additional holiday upon completion of probation periodGenerous family friendly entitlementsCompetitive pension with contributions increasing through length of serviceSave As You Earn with the opportunity to purchase shares at a reduced priceEmployee discounts with ManpowerGroup Rewards which offers a huge range of discounted shopping and rewards with all the major retailersAbout us:Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies.Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future.We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working.We can only consider candidates who reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work.We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist UxbridgeAbout the role:Supporting all payroll functions, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time each pay period. Specialising in the operational aspects of the payroll department to achieve the highest levels of compliance and minimise exposure and risk to Manpower. Providing support to the Payroll Team Leader and Managers with the day-to-day operations of payroll. Contributing to the training and development of all team members, including cross-training oneself and others across all payroll functions to ensure a well-balanced team skill set. In addition to taking responsibility for an aligned business line or payroll area, collaborating with colleagues as a sub-team to ensure departmental goals and targets are met. Assisting in keeping processes and procedures up to date, capturing and implementing any specific business line issues or practices. Ensuring our customers have a positive experience with ManpowerGroup Payroll.Why Join Us?At ManpowerGroup we're a global leader in workforce solutions, empowering our people every day to discover their personal best. Our services enable our clients to win in the changing world of work and we connect more than 600,000 people every day to meaningful work across a wide range of skills and industries helping to power the success of clients around the world.Key Responsibilities:To perform tasks allocated from the activities of the team as a whole, this includes:Assisting with the day-to-day operational aspects of Payroll functionsAssist in the timely administration of overpayment process and YTD manual adjustments/net pay amendmentsCompletion of manual calculationsTax Year End tasksAssist with the maintenance of various Pension schemesResponsibility for ensuring timely completion of nominal ledger reconciliations, statutory and authorised returns to relevant bodies, in particular, the payment of all payroll disbursementsCompletion of National Statistics SurveysAssist with any payroll and system related issues including system testingSupport with the transition of any TUPE transfers to ensure that they are effectively transferred and that there are no payroll issuesValidate, audit and update payroll processes to ensure compliance and the meeting of the organisation's statutory and contractual obligations to its employees, government departments and stakeholdersSystem management- such as rolling over all annual entitlements such as sick and holiday accordingly.Responsible for the processing of ad-hoc payments/advances such as Chaps/Faster Payments and entry of missingP11d reconciliations and resolution of queries and submission to HMRC.Receive , record, and respond to HMRC relating to RTI, EDI, TAX , NI etcContribute to maintaining an accurate employee databaseMaintain and develop effective relationships with internal/external bodies such as HMRC/Pension Regulators.Assist the team to be compliant with Data Protection at all timesTo assist with project workAchieve deadlines, monitor progress, and removes barriers where possible, to ensure that work is completed on time. Proactively improving the quality of payroll through identification and resolution of issues and the continuous improvement of payroll processes, to minimise exposure and risk to the departmentEnsure that all work is conducted in accordance with Manpower's values and standardsOther tasks associated with the effective running of all payroll operationsPrincipal Competencies:Creates Winning RelationshipsInteract professionally with internal and external customersMaintain relationships at the relevant level with internal and external customers in the GroupCommunicate relationship details to the Team Leader/Payroll Manager and escalate issues accordinglyPromote the Department on a regular basis in internal, and external meetingsCommunicate the payroll process to internal and external customersAchievement OrientationAssist with the maintenance of Payroll Files on all employees of Manpower GroupResponsible for reconciliation/s according to payroll guidelinesEnsure payroll is completed, accurately and on time to ensure all Manpower Group employees receive their pay by due dateEnsure input received is of sufficient quality to pay employees effectively. Where input is of insufficient quality, work with providers to ensure effective improvementsPersonal EffectivenessAssist with the resolution of all queries and raise relevant documentation.Process all payroll documentation accordance with the payroll procedures and a set deadline to ensure delivery is achieved.Provide support to the payroll team and continue to provide a professional service in colleagues' absence.ResilienceDisplay a flexible approach to change.Maintain effective work behaviour whilst under pressure and during setbacks.Demonstrate an ability to deal with confrontational situations.Impact and InfluenceLead by example and inspire confidence.Demonstrate the ability to influence, persuade and motivate others.Demonstrate an adaptable style or approach in accordance with the situation or persons involved.Continuous ImprovementReceive and provide cross training to all group members.Implement agreed process changes in accordance with Manpower Group Guidelines.InnovationContribute to regular reviews of the activities of the payroll function to ensure efficient workflow and best practices are maintained, making recommendations for change, and implementing these once agreed.ProfessionalismEnsure compliance with the HRMC and other legislative requirements.Ensure compliance with the Manpower accounting policies.Implement and maintain a control framework in line with the US requirements as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.Qualifications and Skills:A team playerEnthusiastic with a 'can do' positive attitude.Able to influence and persuade and support team membersShowing customer service orientation, enthusiastic and proactive qualities.Good interpersonal and organisational skillsA methodical approach with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detailProven Supervisory skillsExcellent Written and oral communication skills.Excellent IT skills. (Microsoft Office)Good analytical skillsGood problem-solving skillsThorough knowledge of Payroll legislation desirable but not essentialWhat you'll receive:Competitive Pay: Base salary with opportunity of an annual company performance-based bonus.Holidays: 24 days' annual leave (up to 27 days with service) plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.Pension: Competitive plan with contributions that grow with your length of service.Health & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits fund offering private medical insurance, dental, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.Family-Friendly Entitlements: Generous policies, including an employee assistance programme.Additional Perks: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase opportunities, annual volunteering programme and awards, gym membership discounts, and retail shopping discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.About us:ManpowerGroup is where our collective strength lies. We support the business and our family of brands with a connected and collaborative network of support functions. Whether it's compliance, finance, HR, IT, legal, marketing or talent - we work together as one integrated team to identify and address the company's needs. We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices.We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community-a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working.We can only consider candidates who reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work.We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.