Talent Acquisition Specialist

Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract from April 2012 until late June 2013

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Context/Scope

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First point enables and supports the HR business partners and line mangers in the delivery of their business objectives. It is the operational and consultative arm of the Diageo HR Organisation. Functions include Resourcing, Resolution Teams, Reward Service Delivery, HRIS, Employee Relations, and all HR systems and processes that enable data transactions, employee inquiries, and administrative activities

The Talent Acquisition Team ensures the best external talent is available to the business when and where needed.

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Dimensions of the role

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The role primarily focuses on sourcing external experienced hire candidates within Europe for approx 80-100 vacancies per year with a particular focus on England and roles within in the functions based there. They will also build talent pipelines (in the external talent database) available for other researchers globally.

a) Financial

Determines the most cost effective sourcing strategy for each vacancy - without compromising on quality.

b) Market Complexity

Delivers external top talent required to optimise Diageo’s performance, achieve diversity objectives and meet regulatory requirements.

Focuses on assigned functions/regions and works towards the requirements as determined by ongoing talent reviews.

Build and continually develop effective relationships with key stakeholders – HR, Line managers and preferred external partners.

c) Leadership Responsibilities

No direct line responsibilities.

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Purpose of Role

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To provide high quality talent to Diageo (for both current and future needs) in a cost effective manner and maintaining a global mindset.

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Top Accountabilities

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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); Maintain external talent information through tracking best talent moves and communicate with them (via Candidate Relationship Marketing)

Pre-screening – pre-screen external talent to build ‘long list’ of candidates for recruiters to interview, using the Diageo Capabilities as a benchmark

Team Cooperation – work effectively and efficiently with the rest of the global Talent Research team to deliver high calibre “long lists” of candidates to the external recruitment team for specific roles, to ensure the best talent being appointed into roles at Diageo in the shortest possible time (Time to hire targets)

3rd 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. 30% of roles)

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Qualifications and experience required

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Experience in one of the leading search firms/recruitment agencies or in-house talent research function is critical
Understanding trends and ability to use modern technologies in talent attraction processes is critical
Experience of attracting talent across different geographies is advantageous
Excellent relationship building and influencing skills
Customer service mindset

Talent Acquisition Specialist