TMS Talent Acquisition Lead

Shape the Future of Talent at DS Smith TMS

Are you a resourcing expert who thrives in a fast-paced multisite environment Do you bring a data-led approach to recruitment love working collaboratively with the business and want to make a real impact

Were looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead (Maternity Cover) to lead innovate and deliver world-class talent acquisition strategies that support our ambitious growth and workforce transformation.

This fixed-term opportunity is a fantastic chance to lead and shape the recruitment agenda in a key division of DS Smith delivering both strategic and hands-on impact.

What Youll Do

As our Talent Acquisition Lead youll be accountable for delivering global hires across TMS and Lead on all aspects of diverse talent attraction within TMS globally.

Your role will also include:

• Engaging with HR & the Business to create and implement a talent acquisition strategy to deliver a strong diverse hiring pipeline to improve business performance.

• Design and implement Recruitment Operations for TMS including process training and system vendor management compliance standardisation candidate experience data & analytics

• Partner with HR and Business leaders to understand workforce planning and resource forecasting

• Support the development of the Employer Brand to attract the best talent

• Maintain up to date knowledge of recruitment best practice and industry innovations for the business to maintain competitive edge.

• Implement recruitment standards to guide business with minimum expectations for hiring prospering selection and interview governance

• Design and implement framework for psychometric assessments using in-house competency framework including ideal profiles for generic roles.

About you

• Experience in leading recruitment across complex multisite and global services environments with hiring exposure in multiple jurisdictions.

• Skilled in direct sourcing workforce planning and employer branding with a strong grasp of regional compliance and inclusive hiring practices.

• Proven track record in designing and implementing recruitment operations frameworks including systems (ideally Workday) vendor management and compliance.

• Certified in competency-based frameworks and psychometric assessments through providers such as Korn Ferry CEB or SHL.

• Data-driven and commercially aware with the ability to manage KPIs recruitment metrics and cost efficiency.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate effectively across HR and business functions.

• Organised detail-focused and confident working at pace delivering high volumes while maintaining excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Proficient in MS Office (especially PowerPoint) and ATS platforms (preferably Workday).

• Strong experience in a senior talent acquisition or resourcing role in a global change-driven setting.

Benefits

Were committed to helping you build a rewarding return for your hard work and enthusiasm youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday bank holidays

• Pension scheme life assurance & income protection

• Cycle to work program

• Employee Assistance Programme Digital GP & Health Checks

• Retail and leisure discounts

This is a maternity cover position offering the opportunity to step into a high-impact role and make a real difference.

Apply now and help us build a better more sustainable world through smarter recruitment.

Location: Hybrid with office time flexible but at least 4 days a month (Manchester Office)

About us

TMS Global is a leading subsidiary of DS Smith International Paper a renowned global packaging services company. Operating across 97 global markets TMS Global specializes in retail display print and packaging outsourcing. Our TMS family consists of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across Europe AMEA and the Americas.

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world we aim to build a diverse motivated and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly differences are valued and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply even those not meeting all criteria.

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