People and Talent Partner

Job Title: People and Talent PartnerLocation: Reading (supporting Reading, Bracknell, Slough, and Newbury)Salary: 35,000 - 38,000 per year, depending on experienceJob Type: Full time, Permanent.Reading Buses are looking for a dedicated People and Talent Partner to join our People and 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.Key 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. ..... full job details .....