Talent Acquisition Manager
Arbor Forest Products Ltd
Jan 2025 – Present
Full-time · On-site ·
United Kingdom
In my current role as Talent Acquisition Manager at Arbor Forest Products, I lead end-to-end recruitment onboarding, partner with senior stakeholders, develop talent acquisition strategies, and drive continuous improvement across recruitment processes. Through strategic workforce planning and direct sourcing initiatives, I successfully reduced agency staffing costs and turnover by 23% within my first year.
My expertise includes talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, employee relations, stakeholder management, employer branding, recruitment analytics, KPI development, onboarding, and process improvement. I also provide HR guidance and support to managers and employees, helping to create engaged, productive, and inclusive workplaces.
Having progressed from payroll administration and recruitment consultancy into leadership positions, I bring both operational expertise and commercial awareness to every role. I am currently working towards my CIPD Level 5
Branch Manager
The Recruitment Group
Apr 2023 – Dec 2024
Full-time · On-site ·
United Kingdom
- Lead and manage branch operations with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including temporary staffing, hiring strategies, and talent management.
- Develop and implement resourcing strategies aligned with client needs and organizational goals.
- Drive business development initiatives and manage client accounts to ensure continued growth and service delivery.
- Supervise and mentor cross-functional teams, team leadership, and succession planning.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, organizational standards, and contractual obligations.
- Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage client relationships and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Coordinate advertising and outreach strategies to attract qualified candidates and expand the client base.
- Manage employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement of internal processes.
- Monitor branch performance metrics, anal
