Internal Talent Specialist

Branta Recruitment are recruiting for an Internal Talent Specialist to join a facilities management company in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a strategic role designed to industrialize the hiring process, reduce agency dependency, and work as a professional peer to hiring managers. We are looking for an individual who can build a predictable, scalable hiring engine to support an expanding project pipeline. Job priorities: 1. Quality of Candidate: Prioritizing the "right" people to ensure long-term retention and performance. 2. Reduce Hiring Manager Burden: Taking full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle so leadership can focus on operations. 3. Volume & Speed: Meeting headcount demands for technical and site-based roles efficiently. 4. Cost Control: Managing the supply chain and reducing overall cost-per-hire. Key Responsibilities Sourcing & Technical Pipeline Building * Proactively source high-demand technical roles, including M&E Engineers, Supervisors, and Project Managers. * Utilize Boolean searches and talent mapping to find "always-needed" talent. * Build warm pipelines to shift from reactive advertising to proactive hiring. Process Management & Standardisation * Define business needs through structured intake meetings with managers. * Produce standardised, high-quality Job Descriptions and interview packs. * Build a repeatable recruiting process from briefing through to onboarding. Stakeholder Partnership & Strategic Input * Work as a true partner to hiring managers, providing market insights and salary benchmarking. * Confidently "push back" on unrealistic expectations to protect the quality of the hiring process. * Coach managers on interviewing best practices and selection techniques. Supply Chain & Employer Branding * Act as the gatekeeper for the Preferred Supplier List (PSL), managing agency engagement. * Implement and manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to improve data visibility. * Strengthen the employer brand via social presence and consistent candidate communication. The Package & KPIs * Basic Salary: £40,000. * Commission scheme, linked to specific performance metrics TBC * KPIs: Your success will be measured on Number of Roles Filled, Time-to-Hire, and Candidate Retention. About You You are a recruiter who understands that cost and quality are driven by a well-defined process. You have the confidence to manage a wide scope of work, the ideas to build a hiring engine from scratch, and the professional maturity to work directly with senior managers to bring the right people into the business. Apply online or contact Astrid Camacho for a confidential conversation