People & Talent Partner

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

Additional Information

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.

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