Recruitment Business Partner
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/11/2024
Advert End Date:
25/11/2024 23:59
Salary:
£43,693 - £46,731
Job Category:
HR / Training
Employment Location:
Gateshead Civic Centre / Hybrid (mostly office based)
Further Information
Ready to make an impact? How about helping a forward-thinking council attract the very best talent to serve its community?
Why Gateshead?
We strongly believe that the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead. When faced with adversity, we come together and deliver for one another, working tirelessly for the benefit of our communities. We’re absolutely committed to making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives.
This means our workforce are essential to delivering our vision, so recruiting and retaining the best is a priority. You’ll be joining at us at an interesting and challenging time as we aim to deliver transformational positive changes for the benefit of the Borough, which includes redesigning how we bring new people into the Council and support the recruitment of current employees who want to change roles within the organisation. It’s an exciting time, with lots of opportunities ahead.
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Recruitment Business Partner to join the Recruitment team in a role that will have a significant impact on transforming Gateshead Council's approach to the whole end to end process, from attraction to onboarding. In this strategic position, you’ll partner with hiring managers to deliver a modern, candidate-centric recruitment experience that attracts top talent, strengthens talent pipelines, and supports the council's goals.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape our recruitment practices, helping us attract the very best people who help the community of Gateshead Thrive.
You can be part of developing a very different approach and culture so that we can meet the challenges ahead and respond to the fast-changing needs of our people, communities and businesses.
We’re looking for someone who loves recruitment and who has the ability to implement change while bringing others on the journey with you.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the implementation of a comprehensive attraction and recruitment strategy to meet the Council's evolving talent needs and goals.
Collaborate closely with hiring managers to forecast and plan for recruitment requirements.
Provide guidance and support on best practices in areas such as job design, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions.
Build the capability of our recruiting managers through coaching and training to enhance quality of hires and employee retention.
Develop innovative sourcing and attraction approaches tailored to the needs of each role.
Champion a seamless candidate experience by proactively managing the recruitment process and providing regular updates.
Leverage data and analytics to monitor key recruitment metrics like time-to-hire and quality-of-hire, continuously improving the hiring process.
Be an ambassador of the Gateshead brand, ensuring that all activity supports and promotes Gateshead Council.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Recruitment Business Partner or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of the full recruitment life cycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
Solid understanding of employment laws and regulations related to hiring.
Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment technology.
Proactive and results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality talent.
Experience of implementing change, new ways of working, systems and processes.
Relevant HR or recruitment qualification or equivalent experience.
What We Offer?
Salary up to £46,731
Local Government Pension Scheme
Hybrid working model
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexitime
Benefits platform
Learning and development opportunities
Employee well-being initiatives
and much more…
Interested in joining us at Gateshead Council?
If you're eager to drive change, deliver excellence, and help shape the future of talent acquisition at Gateshead Council, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of Gateshead Council’s talent acquisition—apply today!
If you would like to apply for this role, then please send a covering letter that clearly outlines how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined in the job description (WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL……. THE ESSENTIALS) along with why you want this role and what makes you the best candidate. Please send your covering letter with an up to date CV to Michelle Brown : Service Director – HR, Workforce Development and Occupational H & S to michellebrown@gateshead.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is midnight 25th November 2024
Want to know a bit more about the role……?
We’re holding a candidate information session on 20 November 2024 at 4pm where you can meet the recruiting manager and find out more about what we’re looking for and working at Gateshead Council.
Use the link below to join the call.
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 313 265 643 613
Passcode: eHFPG9