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Talent Acquisition Specialist.

We are recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in our Birmingham office.

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Birmingham

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 700 employees, we are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our expanding people team to recruit across various internal disciplines at all levels, becoming an integral part of the team.

In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end hiring process, collaborating closely with both candidates and hiring managers.

Additionally, you will build and maintain long-term relationships with potential candidates, contributing to our talent pipeline.

Why Dains

Ranked 29th in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size. With over 700 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

What We Offer

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our people are what make us great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing professionals.

Your Role

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Recruitment Leadership: Lead the full 360 recruitment process, including from initial engagement to close

  • Sourcing & Networking: Proactively network and source potential candidates using a variety of methods to minimise reliance on external agencies

  • Recruitment Processing: Handle all aspects of recruitment administration independently, ensuring smooth processing from start to finish

  • Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their recruitment needs, manage trends, and address challenges

  • Graduate Recruitment: Play a key role in the recruitment of graduates, planning and managing assessment days, open days, inductions and career fairs

  • Candidate Journey: Oversee the candidate experience from start to finish, maintaining the highest level of customer service throughout the process

  • Talent Pipeline: Build and nurture a pipeline of potential candidates for future roles, ensuring the business is well-prepared for growth

  • Networking & Social Engagement: Represent the business by attending relevant networking, social events, workshops

Education, Skills and Experience

  • Interviewing Confidence: Comfortable conducting face-to-face interviews in a professional services environment, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers

  • 360 Recruitment Cycle Management: Proven experience managing the full 360 recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to placement and onboarding

  • Lateral Thinking & Enthusiasm: A creative, lateral thinker with a high level of enthusiasm, able to approach challenges with innovative solutions

  • Time Management & Prioritization: Strong ability to prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring efficient time management and timely delivery of recruitment goals

  • GDPR Knowledge: Good understanding of GDPR laws and their application in recruitment and candidate data management

  • D&I Best Practices: Familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion best practices and commitment to fostering an inclusive recruitment process

  • Data Analysis & Evaluation: Proven experience in using data analysis to assess recruitment performance, identify trends, and evaluate strategies

Our commitment to you

Benefits
Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Health Insurance
Life Assurance
A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
Greener car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
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Dains are a climate positive company

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Where this role is based

Birmingham

Head Office 2 Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3AX

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0121 200 7900

birmingham@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.