People & Culture Advisor - Talent Acquisition

Job Title People & Culture Advisor (Talent Acquisition)

Service Area People & Culture Reporting to: People & Culture Manager

Purpose of job: Responsible for identifying, attracting, and acquiring top talent to meet the staffing needs of the Authority. You will play a critical role in developing and executing recruitment strategies, building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Hours – 22.5 (3 days flexible)

Harwich Haven Authority Core Competencies We expect you to:

• Contribute personally towards the achievement of the five core organisational values – CRAFT (Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, Fairness and Transparency).

• Contribute personally towards creating an all-inclusive workplace culture.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture to understand resourcing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

2. Identify sourcing channels and methods to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.

3. Research and stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve recruitment processes and outcomes.

4. Proactively source and engage passive candidates through various channels, leveraging networking, social media, and other recruitment tools. 5. Review CV’s and applications, screen candidates, and conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications, skills, and fit for open positions.

6. Maintain candidate pipelines and relationships for future opportunities, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

7. Coordinate interview schedules, logistics, and communication between candidates and hiring managers.

8. Facilitate interview debriefs and provide feedback to hiring managers to support informed decision-making.

9. Assist with the selection process, including reference checks, background screenings, and offer negotiations.

10. Represent the Authority at job fairs, networking events, and industry conferences to promote our employer brand and attract top talent.

11. Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and community organisations to enhance our recruitment efforts.

12. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding, by providing timely communication, transparency, and support.

13. Track recruitment metrics, analyse data, and generate reports to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement.

14. Provide insights and recommendations to managers based on recruitment data and market trends.

15. Act as liaison with schools, colleges, and universities to promote the marine industry as a future career opportunity.

Person specification

Technical skills

• Experience in Talent Acquisition, recruitment, or a related role.

• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques and candidate assessment methods.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with candidates and hiring managers.

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment practices

Problem Solving

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to make decisions based on own judgments.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Team Working

• Be able to work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals and improve organisational performance.

IT Skills

• Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Data Protection

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the principles of data protection legislation to ensure compliance.

Health & Safety

• Understand and carry out duties in a manner which is safe for yourself, colleagues and public in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, in order to minimise the risk of injury/accident.

The following would be desirable but not essential.

• Previous experience in job evaluation and design

The following are any physical or special attributes that apply to this role:

• This position may require occasional flexibility in working hours to accommodate candidate interviews and recruitment events.