Junior Talent Acquisition Partner in Reading

Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid)

Employment: Full time, Permanent

Come Build the World With Us

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The job:

We are seeking a Junior Talent Acquisition Partner to own the full life-cycle recruitment process for designated client groups within Stanley Black & Decker. Our Talent Acquisition team identifies top talent for a broad range of positions from inception through to completion. With a primary focus on the UKI, you will collaborate with your TA team, hiring managers, and HR colleagues to attract and assess ideal talent. We are looking for someone that will seek to deliver an exceptional candidate experience whilst operating as a trusted partner.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll do:

• Proactively source and engage candidates through multiple channels, building and maintaining a talent pipeline for current and future needs.
• Screen and assess candidates via CV reviews and initial calls, and coordinate interview logistics while supporting candidate preparation and feedback collection.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers to align on role requirements, sourcing strategies, and recruitment progress.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data integrity in recruitment systems, while maintaining clear, professional communication to deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Support employer branding efforts and continuously develop recruitment skills through feedback and training, staying updated on market trends and best practices.

About you:

You’re a curious problem solver who has the ability to bring your recruitment ideas to life. You’re creative and look at situations with an open mind but can navigate a complex, large organisation with ease. You’re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Experience in full cycle recruiting (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality customer service across multiple channels, including phone, face-to-face, and email communications
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new processes, and respond positively to feedback and coaching
• Disciplined, agile, creative and accountable with a passion for innovation
• Fluent English

What you will receive:

You get to work with brands that people use every day in their homes and businesses to build the world around you. If you were looking for an intrinsic connection with what a company does, then this might be it.

A competitive salary + compensation package with the flexibility to make sure you can balance your personal commitments.

The opportunity to work with and learn from experienced Talent Acquisition leaders. Your ongoing development is critical to our success. Challenge and Opportunity. Help to build a function that will forge a world class reputation.

EEO: All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic.