We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven recruitment professional to support a key client of ours, partnering with their business. This opportunity will be primarily working within the engineering and blue-collar manufacturing space, using a combination of market intelligence and data-led insights, you'll deliver high-quality recruitment solutions and exceed client expectations. If you're passionate about making an impact and thrive in a performance-led environment, we'd love 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Targeting niche skill sets: Use your expertise to identify and engage candidates possessing in-demand skills and cultivating a talent pool for ongoing use.
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 satisfaction through meeting set KPIs and SLAs.
Conduct market research and use market intelligence to inform innovative recruitment strategies.
Collaborate with marketing to create targeted campaigns and implement creative sourcing techniques.
Develop relationships with hiring managers, HR and other key stakeholders providing strategic guidance and recruitment plans aligned with organisational goals.
Provide guidance to the HM on the recruitment process, different routes to market and sourcing options.
Establish clear communication channels with the client and key stakeholders in HR & the Hiring Community to provide regular updates on recruitment activities, candidate pipelines, and sourcing strategies.
Schedule regular check-in meetings with clients to review recruitment progress, address any concerns or challenges, and align on recruitment priorities.
Prioritise relevant industry events to facilitate networking opportunities and promote the employer brand.
Who we're looking for:
A minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment, agency, RPO, or in-house.
Experience recruiting in engineering or manufacturing environments is essential.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work independently.
A solid understanding of recruitment tools and technologies, including ATS platforms.
Data-driven approach with experience using recruitment analytics.
Proven ability to source for niche or hard-to-fill roles.
Resilience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.
A full UK driving licence is required.
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.
Please note we can only accept applications for candidates who reside in the UK.
About Talent Solutions
About Talent Solutions
Talent Solutions helps companies plan, develop and implement large-scale recruitment initiatives and create talent strategies for the full career lifecycle. We’re looking for individuals with experience in a client-facing or client-based role, or those with transferable experience.
RPO Principal Recruiter Location: Bristol, Edinburgh or Altrincham - Hybrid (2 days in our high-spec office) Competitive Salary, UNcapped Commission 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, Engineering and IT 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. 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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.
Client Business Partner - Onsite Plymouth
Plymouth
| Permanent
| Competitive salary + quarterly bonus
Job Title: Recruitment Business PartnerLocation: Plymouth - Onsite Salary: 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:As a Client Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering workforce solutions as required by our clients. 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.What Will You Be Doing?Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and establish recruitment strategiesProvide 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, 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 or through a supplierEnsure that there is a talent pipeline for future hiring needs, engaging with our central recruitment function where requiredTrack 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 processStay up to date with industry trends and best practices in recruitmentManage and maintain relationships with key stakeholdersAny other duties that may be required from time to timeExperience Required:Experience working in a recruitment role, preferably within blue-collar, industrial, engineering, or defence sectorsProven ability to manage contingent labour or high-volume contractor recruitmentComfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site, operational environmentExperience dealing with third-party recruitment suppliers or agencies, including rate negotiation and performance managementStrong stakeholder engagement experience, including with hiring managers and operational leadsExperience using recruitment systems or HRIS platforms to onboard, track, and manage worker dataFamiliarity with compliance-heavy or safety-critical environments, with an understanding of PPE, onboarding requirements, and mandatory trainingConfident in face-to-face relationship building, including the ability to proactively approach stakeholdersStrong problem-solving skills; must be inquisitive and solution-orientedUnderstanding of workforce planning and placement trackingAbility to challenge processes constructively and seek clarification to improve accuracy and efficiencyWhy us? 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 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.
