UK&IE Recruitment Sourcing Specialist

Job description

Who you are

We are ambassadors of being the brand that everyone wants to work for.
As a UK&IE Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for executing sourcing activities across market areas in an efficient, and consistent way to ensure a strong diverse pool of talent are available to support the recruitment needs in the country.
This will cover volume recruitment needs as well as hard-to-fill (niche roles).

Essential Requirements:
• Detail-oriented and meticulous approach to their work, displaying an ability to juggle multiple priorities and intellectual curiosity
• Natural ability to build impactful relationships with candidates and stakeholders
• Good time management skills for effective management and delivery of multiple different recruitment campaigns across different functions
• Passion for bringing new people into the business, engaging with diverse talent, and providing the best candidate experience
• Min of 1-2 years experience working within a Recruitment team
• Experience in direct sourcing within some of the following sectors: Retail, Hospitality/Food, Customer Services, Sales, and Logistics would be preferred although not essential

What you'll be doing day to day

• Build a strong partnership with the Recruitment & Sourcing Team and key Market Area stakeholders to understand the recruitment needs, aligning sourcing campaigns to effectively attract qualified talent as per the business needs
• Utilise global tools, programs, and direct recruiting techniques to identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for assigned and anticipated vacancies
• Contribute to a high standard of excellence within direct sourcing, delivering a consistently high-quality service to all candidates in line with our IKEA values and brand
• Execute sourcing campaigns that address future business needs and objectives through innovative and multichannel methods
• Work closely with country Talent Sourcing & EVP Leader to ensure that all local employer marketing messages are in line with the country's EVP strategy
• Take a data-driven approach to monitor and track performance and business impact to ensure success in achieving Recruitment & Sourcing Business Plan Goals

Together as a team

At the heart of our business are people. To create an inspiring IKEA experience, we need to make sure our co-workers have the preconditions to meet our customers in the best possible way. You will be playing a critical role in finding the right candidates who can help us enliven our shared values and safeguard our unique culture.

What you need to know

This is a permanent role. You will work 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We have a flexible hybrid working principle at IKEA, with 8 days per month working in the office and the rest working remotely.

There will be some national travel required with this role.

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs. Read more about the wonderful IKEA every day here: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognized for our diverse talents.