Workforce Planning Advisor

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for recruitment and workforce planning? VANRATH is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Workforce Planning Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality recruitment services and provide expert guidance on workforce planning and talent acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in attracting top talent while working closely with managers to ensure the organisation has the right people in place to meet current and future workforce needs.

About your next employer

Our client is a highly regarded organisation with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional services across a diverse operational environment. People are at the heart of their success, and the HR team works closely with leaders to deliver effective recruitment solutions and workforce planning strategies that support organisational objectives. As part of a collaborative HR function, you'll have the opportunity to influence recruitment planning, enhance the candidate experience, and contribute to long-term workforce initiatives.

About you

• Current membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

• Holds a Level 5 or Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Studies, or can demonstrate equivalent experience.

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns within a busy HR environment.

• Strong understanding of workforce planning principles and recruitment best practice.

• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and fair recruitment processes.

• Experience advising managers on attraction, selection, interviewing, and appointment procedures.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation.

• Ability to interpret HR policies and procedures while delivering a professional, customer-focused service.

• Experience working within a unionised environment is desirable.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns to support workforce requirements across the organisation.

• Partner with managers to identify current and future staffing needs, providing workforce planning advice and recruitment solutions.

• Develop recruitment plans, prepare job descriptions and person specifications, and coordinate advertising campaigns.

• Manage interview scheduling, assessment processes, pre-employment checks, and onboarding activities.

• Provide expert advice on recruitment and selection, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies, and equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

• Monitor recruitment activity and workforce trends, producing reports and recommendations to support workforce planning and continuous improvement.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates to promote a positive recruitment experience.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of recruitment processes and workforce planning initiatives to support organisational growth.

For further information on this opportunity, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential discussion today.

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