Talent Acquisition Manager at Culina Group

Appleton Thorn, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Acquisition, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Recruitment Technology, Process Improvement, Workforce Planning, Compliance, Reporting, Executive Search, Supplier Management, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Market Insights, Candidate Experience, Recruitment Metrics

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description Culina Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides logistics, warehousing, distribution, and other services for the food and drink industry in United Kingdom and Ireland. It provides chilled, ambient, contract packaging, and bonded logistics services, as well as value-added services, such as online visibility and systems integration, pallet management, and supply chain management. Job Description Culina Group have a new new opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join our leading logistics business, where your expertise will be vital in strategically attracting and securing high - caliber talent to strengthen our operational capabilities and drive business success. The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and manage the salaried recruitment team. This role is responsible for delivering approximately 1,000 hires per year through a team of Recruitment Partners and Advisors, ensuring a seamless, high-quality candidate experience and strong alignment with business objectives. The Talent Acquisition Manager will act as a strategic partner to Business Unit leadership teams and HR Business Partners, driving workforce planning, stakeholder engagement, and recruitment excellence. Key Duties Team Leadership - Manage and develop a team of recruiters, ensuring high performance and adherence to best practices. Set clear objectives, provide coaching, and foster a culture of collaborative and continuous improvement. Recruitment Delivery - Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for Indirect roles across multiple business units and functions. Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of approximately 1,000 hires annually while maintaining quality standards. Data & Insight – Own and monitor recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, fill rates) and provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity. Process & Performance Optimisation – Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, technology usage (ATS – automation and AI), and candidate engagement. Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with BU leadership teams and HRBPs to understand workforce needs and align recruitment strategies. Act as a trusted partner on talent acquisition best practices, market insights, and candidate experience. Attend meetings with BU leadership teams to present on performance and market insight. Strategic Workforce Planning - Partner with HR and business leaders to forecast hiring needs, develop a workforce plan and proactive sourcing strategies to deliver this. Compliance & Reporting - Ensure adherence to right-to-work checks and other regulatory requirements. Provide regular reporting on recruitment performance to senior stakeholders. Executive Search – work with the Recruitment Director on leadership group recruitment where targeted searches are required. Supplier & Agency Management – working closely with our agency providers for Indirect recruitment, oversee the PSL. Qualifications Proven track record of managing salaried / indirect recruitment teams in large scale, multi-site organisations (£1bn+) with complex recruitment needs Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Data-driven approach with ability to analyse and act on recruitment metrics. Knowledge of recruitment technology (ATS) and sourcing tools having delivered automation and AI functionality. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the normal 8 bank holidays Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme Company car or Car allowance Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Responsibilities

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and manage the salaried recruitment team, responsible for delivering approximately 1,000 hires per year. This role involves strategic partnership with business unit leadership teams and HR Business Partners to drive workforce planning and recruitment excellence.