Talent Acquisition Advisor

Please note: applications by email to talent@eip.com, NOT via the 'apply' buttonJob title: Talent Acquisition Advisor Department: Human Resources (HR) Office: Leeds Reports to: Head of Talent Acquisition Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time (3 days in the office & 2 working from home) We are delighted to be offering a new opportunity to join our Talent Acquisition Team. High levels of stakeholder engagement, ownership for full recruitment lifecycles in our business services teams and an opportunity to contribute to a business beyond simply 'filling roles' this is a great opportunity for a talent/recruitment professional to join our innovative and thriving firm.There will be opportunities to work on international vacancies as well as those closer to home whilst learning about or augmenting your knowledge of the legal/IP sector.Please note: applications by email to talent@eip.com, NOT via the 'apply' buttonAbout The Role Support Staff Recruitment The TA Advisor leads on all support staff recruitment, providing end-to-end solutions for the stakeholders, leading the engagement with applicants, third-party suppliers and other external providers.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to scope support staff vacancies and to agree sourcing strategies.
• Leading on third-party sourcing strategies.
• Conducting initial interviews for support staff applicants to EIP.
• Arranging interviews and associated testing for applicant interviews.
• Manage the progress of support staff vacancies in the Owls ATS.
• Finalising all successful hires, including effective offer management with preferred applicants.
• Advising on EIP’s market position within the support market and balancing that with EIP’s commercial objectives to provide advice to stakeholders on the same.
• Work with stakeholders on recruitment process improvements for each department including interview testing.
• Optimise the use of the MS Co-Pilot AI tool to drive efficiencies in the recruitment processes for which they are responsible.

It is envisaged that the TA Advisor will also become responsible for a direct sourcing strategy for support staff and will engage in the search for and headhunting of talent using platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator Additional Responsibilities In addition, the TA Advisor will support the fee earning recruitment activities (led by the Head of Talent Acquisition), providing support in busy periods and working with stakeholders and external recruitment partners in the absence of the Head of TA. The TA Advisor will be expected to become a superuser on the ATS and maintain accurate records relating to their recruitment processes and working with the Head of TA on process improvements. The TA Advisor will also help represent TA on business-wide groups, including but not limited to EIP's DE&I initiatives. To be successful in this role you will meet the following essential criteria:Practical Experience

• 1-3 years recruitment/TA experience.
• The role would particularly suit someone coming from a legal or other professional services support desk in a recruitment firm or a role within a law/professional services business where they have focused on support staff vacancies.
• Stakeholder management skills – it is important that the successful candidate can take these responsibilities on autonomously.
• Experience in interviewing applicants at a range of levels and/or disciplines.
• Persuasive and influencing skills.
• Experience of ‘pitching’ roles and businesses to applicants.
• Offer management skills – gained either in-house or by closing deals in a recruitment firm.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Presentable, credible and confident when in a face-to-face setting.
• Strong IT skills. We are a tech-led organisation and make use of the most up-to-date technologies available.

Attitude/Mindset

• A passion for working in TA and enjoyment of the entire application lifecycle.
• A customer service driven mindset, determined to deliver for your stakeholders.
• Pride in the working for EIP, demonstrable through the positive communications with those inside and outside the business.
• An analytical mind, always willing to consider a problem from multiple angles.
• A commitment to maintaining strong DE&I credentials throughout the recruitment process.
• Places a premium on transparency and delivering honest, straight-forward advice even when it is unlikely to be well-received.
• An understanding of the importance of robust data integrity and using that data to drive improvements.
• A mindset that no task is too junior, and all tasks must be completed, regardless of job title and salary level.
• An ability to maintain enjoyment of your role even in time-pressured or high-volume periods of work.

We also encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate the following non-essential criteria:

• Experience of working in an IP firm or Law firm.
• Experience of handling roles across multiple business services sectors concurrently.
• Knowledge of the Cornerstone HR / ATS package.

Other Information With our state-of-the-art paperless systems, we offer hybrid working. EIP’s employees also enjoy reduced business hours on the days when working from the office subject to there being no urgent work commitments. EIP has a friendly, progressive and mutually supportive working environment along with a smart casual dress policy and stylish modern offices. Equal opportunities EIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. Please note: applications by email to talent@eip.com, NOT via the 'apply' button