Talent Acquisition Advisor
About us
IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast.
ERS is the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating. We recognise that for some, motor insurance is more than just a must-have; it's a way of taking care of what stands at the heart of their passion or livelihood. For those people, standard insurance isn't enough. That's why we work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer’s needs.
The role
Working in a team of five, the Talent Acquisition (TA) Advisor is responsible for building networks and relationships with both active and passive candidates to ensure a robust talent pipeline. They will be involved in all stages of the recruitment process, from vacancy sign off to offer. The TA Advisor will apply a highly consultative approach as they collaborate and guide the business through the recruitment life cycle, assisting in the determination of appropriate cost-effective recruitment methods, in line with our time to hire objectives. In addition they will also work with the TA Manager to deliver our overarching recruitment strategy.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with hiring managers and work closely with HR Business Partners to understand current and future business needs and effectively recruit talent to meet these requirements.
- Provide hiring managers with expert advice on all aspects of the recruitment process. Ensure managers understand the opportunities and trends within the external market and steer if our approach requires adaptation. Educate on best practice including across sourcing, the assessment process, interviewing, diversity and inclusion initiatives and candidate offers.
- Direct stakeholders through analysis and presentation of TA data. Undertake adhoc reporting as required by business need.
- Execute recruitment campaigns within agreed timelines with a focus on direct recruitment and cost reduction. Build the candidate pipeline through targeted advertising, direct sourcing, employee referrals and utilisation of personal network.
- Additionally develop and maintain agency relationships and our preferred supplier list for where contingency TA channels are needed. Ensure agencies have a deep understanding of our business so they can appropriately represent IQUW Group in the external market.
- Manage all job postings on appropriate job boards and media sources.
- Guide candidates through their journey with care, ensuring they have a positive and memorable experience.
- Source and attend relevant market events to increase brand awareness and network with prospective candidates. Work in partnership with the IQUW Group marketing team to enhance our brand visibility in addition to any supplementary marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with our coordination team to schedule interviews.
- Support with employee onboarding, liaising with colleagues in our HR Operations team and line managers to ensure a personal touch throughout the onboarding experience and smooth employee transition into the company.
- Embody and amplify the IQUW Group values in all aspects of day to day activity, ensuring that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Support the Talent Acquisition Manager in the execution of TA strategy and any other adhoc duties.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Background in either in house, RPO or agency recruitment, with demonstrated ability to recruit varying levels of seniority.
- A track record of using direct sourcing methods and headhunting to fill a wide spectrum of roles across the IT and Change business areas.
- Possess intermediate proficiency in Excel, with the ability to analyse and effectively present data through a range of functions, including within MS PowerPoint.
- Extensive experience using LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Demonstrable experience in identifying new sourcing channels and creating innovative solutions to fill roles, proactively pipelining talent and building personal network.
- Previous Financial Services experience desired but not essential
Desirable behavioural attributes
- Innovation and Problem Solving: Proactive and innovative approach to resolving challenges.
- Relationships: Excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to build influential relationships with internal stakeholders and the external marketplace.
- Communication and Influence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural, matrix environment.
- Resilience and adaptability: Able to prioritise and manage a complex workload with multitasked shared resource. Communicates a "can do" attitude and positive outlook.
- Performance Focus: Highly self-motivated and conscientious person.
- Commerciality: Driven by minimising cost per hire, whilst maintaining an awareness of wider business commercial considerations.
