Talent Acquisition Executive

Talent Acquisition Executive

About the Organisation
Our client is a prestigious luxury hospitality group operating a collection of distinctive hotels across London.

The business is built around exceptional service, individuality and genuine hospitality. Its employees are central to the guest experience, working collaboratively to maintain the highest standards while creating memorable and personal experiences.
The organisation combines a strong heritage with a forward-thinking approach, encouraging ambition, creativity and professional development across its teams.

Why Join?
The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary reflecting experience and contribution
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• An additional paid day off for your birthday
• Recognition and financial support for significant life events
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing resources and legal guidance
• Wellbeing activities such as yoga, coaching and workshops
• A healthcare cashback plan covering services including dental, optical and physiotherapy
• Preferential gym membership rates
• Ongoing training, development and leadership programmes
• One paid volunteering day each year
• An employee referral reward scheme
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Discounted hotel stays
• Access to international hotel and travel-related discounts
• Retail, entertainment, lifestyle and essential-service discounts
• Employee recognition programmes and performance-related rewards
• Annual company celebrations and team social events

Role Overview
The Talent Acquisition Executive will act as an ambassador for the organisation, representing its values with professionalism, warmth and discretion.
The role will provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Working closely with the wider People and Culture team, the successful individual will ensure recruitment activity is managed efficiently, candidates remain informed and engaged, and hiring managers receive appropriate support at every stage.
The position will also assist with pre-employment screening, onboarding administration and recruitment reporting, while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR and Right to Work requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for hotel-based and corporate support vacancies
• Work with hiring managers to produce clear job descriptions, candidate profiles and recruitment briefs
• Organise and deliver recruitment open days, careers events and talent attraction initiatives
• Develop relationships with hospitality colleges, universities and other education providers
• Advertise vacancies across job boards, professional networks and social media channels
• Create and maintain recruitment-related social media content
• Support the development of the organisation s employer brand
• Review applications and conduct initial screening interviews
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidates throughout the selection process
• Complete reference checks, Right to Work verification and other pre-employment checks
• Prepare and manage offers, employment contracts and onboarding documentation
• Process recruitment and onboarding activity through the organisation s HR and applicant tracking systems
• Support induction programmes and help new employees transition smoothly into the business
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for priority and regularly recruited positions
• Support internal mobility, promotions and career development opportunities
• Track recruitment activity and prepare reports to support workforce planning
• Promote the organisation through proactive candidate engagement and recruitment events
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment law, GDPR and internal policies
• Contribute to wider People and Culture projects, including employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and social value initiatives

This description outlines the principal responsibilities of the position. Duties may be adjusted from time to time to reflect the needs of the business.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or HR coordination
• Experience within hospitality, leisure, retail or another customer-focused environment would be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to establish trusted relationships with candidates, managers and stakeholders at all levels
• A good understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes and UK employment legislation
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, adaptable and flexible approach to workload management
• Experience completing pre-employment checks, including Right to Work verification
• An understanding of GDPR and confidential data handling
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and applicant tracking or HR systems
• The ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities
• Experience in recruitment marketing, employer branding or social value recruitment would be beneficial
• Knowledge of safer recruitment or safeguarding practices would be advantageous

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline would be beneficial, although equivalent professional experience will be considered
• CIPD Level 3, or progress towards a higher-level CIPD qualification, is desirable

Working Arrangements
This is a full-time, predominantly office-based position.
The role will require regular interaction with candidates, employees and hiring managers, as well as occasional travel between locations across London.

Eligibility
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Visa sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Equal Opportunities
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful working environment.
Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. All recruitment decisions will be based on skills, experience and suitability for the position.