Exciting Opportunity for a Manager, Talent Acquisition for Enterprise Functions in Pearson!
Location: Remote
Position: Full time
More than 160 million users worldwide trust Pearson products and services. Learn more at We are Pearson. In the role of Manager, Talent Acquisition for our Enterprise you will be at the forefront of driving significant transformation. The first component of which being to support the overarching Global TA transformation agenda- adopting and driving principles, practices and standards as set by the Global TA CoE across your teams and business areas. The second being to act as an integral part of the business, advocating for and educating on best-in-class talent practices as well as being proactive in the development of TA pipelining, branding, referral campaigns, go to market activation plans and talent acquisition strategies to meet the organizations talent needs, now and in the future.
As a strong business partner, influencer, and expert in your space you will collaborate with your HRBPs to ensure we are operating as One HR, always aligned, and connected on pain points and successes. You will be a strong people leader, with a keen focus on performance and engagement. An advocate, educator and champion for business and HR on what Great TA looks like. A strong partner, building trust and credibility through performance results and expertise.
To be a conduit for talent performance with your own team and business areas- regularly soliciting and acting upon feedback to create the conditions for growth.
Partner with supporting functions and teams to proactively understand and highlight areas of opportunity or risk to ensure business continuity.
Leverage data to drive operational effectiveness (Team & business), drive performance and identify quick wins/gaps in our operations to be rectified.
Standardise, stabilise, and create a level of consistency in practises and processes (where applicable) to minimise legal or reputational repercussions as a result of hiring practices.
This includes TA dashboards for HR and Business stakeholders.
Attend Leadership meetings and provide updates to senior management.
Be an ambassador for diversity as a growth lever ensuring we maximise all channels and opportunities to present a diverse candidate slate for selection.
Strong attention to detail & ability to influence through data and relationships/partnerships
Strong leadership skills (directly, indirectly and on a global scale -remotely)
Coach and develop line managers to be competent with writing/updating job descriptions, CV screening, candidate management, ORC usage, interviewing skills and giving positive and constructive feedback.
Monitor relevant labour legislation and implement required changes to keep the process compliant, including full compliance, end-to-end, with GDPR and other global data protection laws.
Annual bonus based on performance
Invest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares'
Family friendly policies, work-life balance, flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to work in global environment, grow your professional network and work from any location
Generous vacation policy including paid leave for volunteering purposes