Talent Acquisition Manager (hybrid)

• Ref: 6/7/TAM

   

  About Us

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast/Derry/Londonderry/Strabane

   

  Your role in the team

   

  The exciting role involves leading a team of up to eight experienced recruiters and administration support staff in the Talent Acquisition function at Allstate.  This role is challenging, meeting the immediate demands of the business and delivering the talent strategy over the longer term.  We are looking for someone with effective leadership experience managing a dynamic team and will be responsible for implementing improvements to current processes/practices.

  The successful candidate will have previous experience managing a Talent Acquisition function within a company conducting direct hiring for the business.  Experience in IT recruitment and aligned roles will be important and the ability to manage multiple relationships with candidates and internal clients will be critical to the success of this role.  Accurate reporting skills and meeting business deadlines are key expectations of the role. 

  The TA Manager role will report to the Senior HR Manager and is part of the wider HR team including HR Shared services, Learning & Development and the HR Business partnership team.  Integration and Collaboration across the wider HR function helps drive the current success of the TA team.

   

  Team Management

   

  • Recruitment Marketing
  • TA Analytics/Reporting
  • Relationship Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Wider HR and business collaboration
  • Participation in Senior leadership hiring process
  • Other ad hoc tasks as required

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • A minimum of 2 years leading a TA function and managing a team of recruiters.
  • The management experience stated above must have been gained within an IT organization where full in-house recruitment services were provided.
  • At least 5 years’ experience working as a recruiter in an individual contributor role.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within the TA function
  • Experience using Social Media recruitment tools (e.g. Linkedin) for candidate searches and campaign promotion.
  • Familiar with HR/Recruitment IT systems (i.e. SAP, Success Factors, Workday, People Soft, etc.)
  • Current Driver’s license with access to personal transport  or access to public transport to attend different company sites as required

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

                                  

  • Degree level qualification
  • Affiliate membership of IRP or associate member of CIPD

   

  Travel requirements

   

  • Inter-Office travel will be required to support team members and the function across our 3 sites in Northern Ireland.  Allstate will be operating a new hybrid working model from September and we Anticipate a requirement for the successful candidate to be in the Belfast office at least one day per week.

   

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2Ukrqa7 

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd July