Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6month FTC

We are looking for a Generalist Talent Acquisition Specialist who is passionate about the candidate and hiring manager experience.

You will be partnering with HRBP's and hiring leaders from across the business to achieve hiring objectives.

You’ll own full-cycle recruitment for assigned client groups and will have accountability from profiling through to offer delivery and negotiation up to Director level

You’ll need strong organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written, the ability to influence, guide and direct

You’ll be working remotely so you’ll need to be self motivated and happy to be autonomous reporting to a US based line manager, you'll work alongside a UK based recruiter to deliver a high touch and pro active talent acquisition function for all business units across EMEA and APAC

Roles will vary from agriculture focused positions as well as consulting, finance, marketing, sales, legal and admin support roles

• Meet regularly with the HR Business Partners and Managers to gain a full-scale understanding of hiring needs.
• Consult with leaders, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
• Conduct candidate sourcing directly via social media and other internal and external tools
• Review resumes, applications and profiles against job requirements and create a shortlist for interview or review by a hiring leader
• Conduct initial phone screen / e-screens and participate in formal interviews
• Create and manage a positive candidate experience throughout the process
• Develop, negotiate, and deliver offers to internal and external candidates in partnership with HR and Hiring Manager
• Facilitate pre-interview and post interview meetings with hiring team, guiding them to select right candidates.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and other key stakeholders
• Help managers reconcile differences between ideal and practical staffing needs, and prioritize requirements based on business need.
• Work closely with management on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices
• Highly collaborative, truly valuing a “one team” dynamic.
• Continuously develop knowledge of competitors, market intelligence and trends in recruitment
• Maintain applicant tracking system
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

• Basic Qualifications: (required)

   

  • 3+ years of full cycle recruitment experience
  • Excellent pro-active communication
  • Direct candidate sourcing experience through multiple channels including, but not limited to social media networks (LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+.), market research, personal networking, career fairs/events, job boards
  • Tech savvy and a desire to include AI in your workstreams
  • Proven ability to work with and maintain confidential or sensitive information.

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

   

  • Staffing agency experience
  • Ability to speak a European language on top of English

An agricultural background is not necessary for this role, however an interest in our industry may be beneficial

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

• Fully remote position
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays (pro-rated) 
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.