Talent Acquisition Specialist

Purpose of Role:
 

• To build external talent pipeline and develop candidate shortlists through cost effective channels, to address current and future talent needs for Diageo in the region, maintaining a global mindset.

Accountabilities:
 

• Stakeholder Management – build strong relationships with HRD, HR Business Partners, Talent Managers and Hiring Managers to drive clarity on Talent Acquisition priorities and to deliver effectively on these priorities
• Talent Pools – through effective use of appropriate sourcing channels, build external talent pipelines for current and future vacancies/talent gaps (social networks, talent mapping, on-line recruitment depending on in-market recruitment practices)
• Pre-screening – pre-screen external talent to build ‘long list’ of candidates for interview, using the Diageo Leadership Standard as a benchmark
• Team Cooperation – work effectively with the rest of the remote Talent Acquisition team to deliver high calibre long-lists of candidates to the business for specific roles, to ensure the best talent being appointed into roles at Diageo in the shortest possible time (Time to hire targets)
• 3^rd Party Management – Set up effective relationships with and work with recruitment agencies in the region – key partners in attracting and hiring best talent into Diageo (for no more than approx. 10% of roles)

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Experience in a leading search firm and/or in-house talent research function is critical
• Strong knowledge of best practice proactive resourcing methodology
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills
• Able to proactively source candidates from a variety of channels
• Client-oriented mindset, able to influence key stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple short and long term priorities
• Able to ensure an excellent candidate experience even if they do not go forward to be hired
• Understanding of market trends and ability to use these to define innovative sourcing strategies
• Ability to use modern technologies in talent attraction processes, such as Linkedin recruiter, Twitter and Facebook. Adept at online search techniques and well versed in online attraction strategies.
• Attention to detail on systems usage. Excellent system abilities to leverage existing and future system.

As part of our journey to being the most trusted and respected organisation, we are committed to being an inclusive organisation by advancing the equity and diversity agenda. We therefore encourage equity candidates to apply.

Talent Acquisition Specialist