WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our people team at our Head Office in Liverpool, UK. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in attracting and onboarding new colleagues. You will take ownership of recruitment for selected business functions, working closely with senior management to understand their needs and identify the best candidates for their teams.
While your primary focus will be on filling roles within our UK team, you will also contribute to global talent acquisition strategies across the wider business. Using our digital HR platform (My AHK, powered by BambooHR), you will ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience, collaborating with key partners across the group.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs.
• ‘Right first time’ approach, completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines.
• Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgement and handles challenges in a mature manner. Flexibility and pragmatism and the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Has critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with their own team and more widely. Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable experience within a relevant recruitment / talent / HR function in a complex/matrix structure.
• Experience of IT recruitment is essential, experience of Finance recruitment is advantageous

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant qualification is advantageous but not essential if relevant experience is present

Please refer the Job description for details