Resourcing Business Partner
• Be part of devising and implementing the SRA's resourcing strategy
• Exposure to key stakeholders, showcasing your knowledge and expertise
• Lead on key projects, such as talent pooling, succession planning and defined career paths
• Raise the profile of the resourcing function within the SRA
The role:
As the Resourcing Business Partner for the SRA you will be responsible for the delivery and evaluation of the resourcing strategy. Supporting the Head of Human Resources and Development, you will help to devise the approach and you will take the accountability for the implementation of the strategy in line with the organisations needs.
With significant experience of in house resourcing you will be an expert in your field, and strive to provide a high quality, consistent, first class service to all areas of the organisation.
Demonstrating a results focused approach you will lead and manage a cost effective and efficient end to end recruitment service and identify areas for improvement. You will analyse metrics and MI, set up effective methods of candidate sourcing, establish a network of contacts and develop the SRA's external employee proposition.
You will be proactive in your approach to partnering, open to challenge and demonstrate resilience; with the added ability to take the right approach at a strategic and granular level in changeable and ambiguous business situations. Engaging with key stakeholders you will also support the Senior Management Team with senior level recruitment.
Proven experience in succession planning, talent pooling, assessment centres and managing 3rd parties are critical to this role.
What we’re looking for:
• A role model, with proven line management experience who can demonstrate effective leadership and motivation
• Experience of developing and implementing a resourcing strategy, with success
• Effective influencing and communication skills, with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing demands whilst managing yours and your teams workload
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your CV and covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role.
Essential
Proven experience in similar in-house resourcing role
Ability to assess business needs and talent markets and develop appropriate resourcing strategies
Experience of building relationships with and influencing managers at all levels in the organisation and externally
Evidence of taking the initiative in identifying areas for improvement and driving through solutions
Experience of managing senior and executive level vacancies and recruitment plans
Experience of managing third party suppliers in a true partnership model
Able to work in changeable and ambiguous business situations
Team player, fully appreciating the importance of constructive peer group relationships
Evidence of highly effective influencing and communication skills at all levels
Experience of managing costs within a budget, setting budget, and managing and forecasting costs
Proven Line Manager experience
Demonstrates a results focused approach through planning ahead, managing expectations and solving problems
Identifies and takes responsibility for own development and supports development of others
Ability to manage competing demands and manage own and teams workloads
Desirable
Previous experience of working with an e-recruitment system, preferably WCN
Broad understanding of HR practices and employment law and regulations
Working in an environment where diversity and inclusion is of high importance on the business agenda
CIPD qualified
Experience of operating in a membership or regulatory environment
Experience of operating in the legal profession
Experience of operating in a shared services organisation structure
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.