Talent Specialist

Talent Specialist – Make Recruitment Happen! Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Location: Milton Keynes Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Ready to take recruitment to the next level? Are you a proactive, people-focused recruitment professional who loves finding great people, building relationships and making things happen? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and enjoy thinking outside the box to find the perfect talent? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career! We’re recruiting a People & Talent Specialist to join our client’s HR team, where you’ll play a key role in attracting top talent, supporting business growth and delivering an outstanding candidate experience from first contact to first day and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced internal recruiter who wants to take ownership, influence recruitment strategy and bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll have the opportunity to shape recruitment processes, build strong relationships across the business and make a real impact on how talent is attracted and retained. What will you be doing? You’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, combining hands-on recruitment with resource planning, stakeholder management and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include: End-to-End Recruitment – Managing vacancies for permanent employees and contractors, from understanding hiring needs and advertising roles through to screening, interviewing, candidate testing and offers. Building Relationships – Partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders across the business to understand their requirements, anticipate future needs and deliver the right talent at the right time. Finding the Best Talent – Actively sourcing and headhunting candidates through online job boards, LinkedIn and other creative channels, particularly for those harder-to-fill vacancies. Employer Branding – Working alongside the Marketing Manager to create engaging recruitment content, promote vacancies and showcase new starters across social media and LinkedIn. Resource Planning & Reporting – Leading weekly Resource Planning and Field Resource Meetings, identifying upcoming recruitment needs and producing monthly KPI reports covering metrics such as time to hire and cost per hire. Innovation & Improvement – Challenging the way things are done, exploring new recruitment methods, improving systems and processes, and contributing ideas to the wider HR strategy. Onboarding & HR Support – Helping new starters enjoy a smooth transition into the business, supporting inductions, preparing offer paperwork and contracts, and coordinating essentials such as PPE and uniforms. Compliance & Administration – Ensuring recruitment practices remain compliant, eligibility documentation and driving licences are in place, paperwork is accurate and confidentiality is always maintained. You’ll also support the wider HR team with projects and day-to-day activities, helping to ensure recruitment and onboarding run smoothly from start to finish. What are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who brings recruitment experience, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for people. Ideally, you will have: * Proven experience in an internal recruitment role, managing vacancies from start to finish. * A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to take ownership and make things happen. * Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels. * A creative mindset and the ability to find new solutions when recruitment gets challenging. * Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. * Experience working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and adaptability are essential. * Confidence working independently, using your initiative and making decisions when needed. * Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and an interest in technology and recruitment systems. * A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience. Above all, you’ll be someone who takes action, enjoys working collaboratively and is always looking for ways to do things better. What’s in it for you? Alongside a salary of up to £40,000, you’ll enjoy a great benefits package, including: 25 days’ annual leave, plus public and bank holidays. Employee discounts at major retailers, including grocery stores. Employee Assistance Programme. Contributory pension scheme. Private medical scheme. Company bonus scheme. Flu vaccinations. Free fruit, cereal and toast to keep you fuelled throughout the day Ready to make your mark? If you’re an experienced internal recruiter who loves building relationships, finding brilliant people and making recruitment work smarter, we’d love to hear from you! Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 6th year running!). Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application