Talent Acquisition Partner - #1674376

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Hybrid between home and our Burntwood head office with regular travel to centres within your division.

Employment Type: Full time 35 hours per week, FTC for 12 months covering maternity leave x 2

Salary: DOE with car allowance

About the role

We’re excited to offer two fantastic opportunities to join us as Talent Acquisition Partners on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. You will play a pivotal role in driving the recruitment strategy within your assigned division. Your primary responsibility will be to engage and influence hiring managers to ensure the acquisition of top-tier talent, across all staff up to and including management level. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their staffing needs, develop effective sourcing strategies, and execute recruitment plans to attract and retain the best candidates.

These positions offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Busy Bees Nurseries by building high-performing teams.

About Busy bees

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading childcare provider, operating over 1,000 nurseries globally in 10 countries, including nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and Ireland. Since our founding as a family-run nursery in 1983, we have grown through our passion for quality, delivering exceptional early years education and childcare to families around the world.

About the Benefits

• Sector leading Family Leave.


• 
  Big Benefits. Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform


• Childcare discounts.


• 33 days holiday including bank holidays and your birthday off.


• 
  Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Program and our Peppy and Mental Health Apps


• Further Training and development.

Key Responsibilities

Hiring Manager Engagement and Influence:

• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers within the division to understand their staffing requirements and objectives.


• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on recruitment best practices, market insights, and talent trends.


• Influence hiring decisions by presenting compelling candidate profiles and advocating for the selection of top talent.


• Proactively address hiring manager concerns and provide solutions to ensure a positive recruitment experience.

Nursery Manager Hiring:

• Lead the recruitment process for senior management positions within the division, including Directors, Regional Managers, and other leadership roles.


• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leaders to define job specifications, assess candidate qualifications, and conduct interviews.


• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-calibre candidates for senior-level positions.


• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from candidate sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.

Campaign Recruitment Planning:

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Executive to develop divisional recruitment strategies to deliver business results.


• Analyse recruitment metrics and market data to identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance recruitment outcomes.

Candidate Relationship Management:

• Cultivate a strong talent pipeline by proactively networking and engaging with potential candidates through various channels, including social media, professional networks, and industry events.


• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely communication, feedback, and support.


• Build and maintain relationships with candidates to create a pool of qualified talent for current and future hiring needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar talent acquisition partnering role, with a focus on engaging and influencing hiring managers and recruiting senior-level positions.


• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and talent assessment methodologies.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.


• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.


• Experience in the education or childcare industry (preferred but not required)

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Busy Bees and help shape the future of early years education by finding and securing the exceptional talent that makes it all possible.