Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Recruitment Business Partner for our client a local government organisation in Southampton.The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational recruitment expertise to support our hiring managers in attracting, selecting, and retaining top talent. They will play a key role in delivering an efficient, inclusive, and effective recruitment service that aligns with the organisation's values.This role is a 2 month contract with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working.Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Line manage and support Recruitment Officers and Recruitment Assistants, ensuring a high-performing and motivated team.
• Partner with hiring managers across departments to understand recruitment needs and develop tailored talent acquisition strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Optimise the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to improve recruitment efficiency and enhance user experience.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and ensure recruitment aligns with the council’s strategic goals.
• Improve management information by analysing recruitment data and providing insights and reports to key stakeholders.
• Drive initiatives to reduce time to hire and streamline recruitment processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, council policies, and equality and diversity frameworks.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on onboarding, retention, and talent development initiatives.

• Previous experience in public sector or local government recruitment (desirable).
• CIPD or equivalent HR/Recruitment qualification (desirable).
• Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or as a Recruitment Business Partner.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise hiring managers.
• Experience in line managing and upskilling recruitment teams, including Recruitment Officers and Assistants.
• Experience in designing and implementing effective sourcing and selection methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technology.