Job Title: People & Talent Partner
Location: Reading (supporting Reading, Bracknell, Slough, and Newbury)
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full time, Permanent.
Reading Buses are looking for a dedicated People & Talent Partner to join our People & Culture team. This is an essential role responsible for delivering effective talent attraction and recruitment solutions that align with the needs of our dynamic and diverse business.
You will play a key role in supporting our locally focused companies, working closely with managers to build strong talent pipelines and ensure a positive candidate experience across the entire recruitment journey.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and post engaging job adverts across multiple platforms to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
* Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including candidate screening, assessments, and interview scheduling.
* Organise and deliver recruitment events, such as information days, to showcase opportunities and attract talent.
* Manage the onboarding process and induction programmes to ensure a smooth transition into the business.
* Partner with managers to understand hiring needs and provide expert guidance on best practice recruitment.
* Monitor recruitment effectiveness through reporting and provide insights to continuously improve the process.
* Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies for specialist or hard-to-fill roles.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday. Standard hours are 8am to 4pm. We offer flexibility with exact working hours; patterns such as 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm can be accommodated.
Experience & Qualifications:
* At least 3 years of proven experience in in‑house recruitment, with knowledge of end-to-end hiring processes.
* A background in the Logistics or Public Transport sector is essential.
* Strong ability to write clear, engaging, and inclusive job adverts.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities.
* Proactive approach to sourcing and engaging candidates across different platforms.
* CIPD Level 3 qualification is desirable.
* Experience in coordinating onboarding, inductions, or training programmes is desirable.
Benefits:
* Company pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee discount scheme.
* Free travel for you and a partner (partner pass issued after successful completion of a 6‑month probationary period) on Thames Valley, Reading Buses, and Newbury & District.
* Employee mentoring programme.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the People & Culture team.
Candidates with experience of: Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Coordinator, Recruitment Partner, or People & Culture Assistant may also be considered for this role.
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