Talent Acquisition Partner

• Own the end to end internal recruitment processes across our teams
• Partner with hiring managers and be the first point of contact for all things recruitment
• Owning the recruitment process, advertising roles, initial telephone screening, coordinating interviews for successful candidates, face to face interviews and assessment centres as appropriate
• Coaching and upskilling managers with a toolkit on recruitment and selection processes and supporting with writing Job descriptions
• Collaborate with managers to build a diverse talent pool using our recruitment platforms as well as leveraging your expert sourcing knowledge to find great candidates in harder to find places
• Proactively source talent for Pasta Evangelists directly
• Design assessment centres and improve current hiring processes
• Support the Chief People Officer in developing recruitment strategies for Pasta Evangelists and Continually improve our Talent initiatives and processes in line with the company strategy
• Managing continuous candidate pipelines and talent pools
• Support the end-to-end new starter process alongside the People Team, including Right to Work checks, managing offers, onboarding coordination, and completing reference and background checks in line with compliance requirements
• Track recruitment and keep up to date records of activity on candidate tracking system and produce regular and ad-hoc reports on recruitment activities and processes
• Deliver a best-in-class Candidate Experience throughout the entire candidate journey
• coach colleagues on recruitment best practices and ensure a consistent values-based approach to hiring
• Acting as the first point of contact for candidates
• Gather, review, and report on recruitment feedback from touch-points internally and externally to help us identify recurring themes and prioritise potential improvements
• Explore efficiencies in our current processes and platforms
• Partner with the FP&A Manager and Head of Operations & Restaurants to review and authorise hiring requisitions, ensuring recruitment activity aligns with approved budgets, workforce planning requirements, operational productivity targets and business objectives
• Act as an authorised signatory for Manchester Airport, managing and overseeing airside security pass applications for employees and contractors in line with airport security regulations and internal governance procedures
• Liaise with external agencies regarding employee passes and independently process visitor and contractor passes as required
• Coordinate and administer Manchester Airport employee car park permit applications, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained, records are accurately maintained, and allocations comply with airport policies and internal controls
• Provide recruitment guidance and operational support to franchise partners, including drafting compliant job descriptions, advising on best practice attraction strategies, and posting vacancies through the company’s Applicant Tracking System in line with brand and compliance standards
• Manage and oversee the employee referral scheme, verifying eligibility in line with company policy, maintaining accurate documentation, and liaising with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of referral payments

• Minimum three years’ high-volume recruitment experience, ideally within hospitality or operational roles in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Experience recruiting in high-growth or start-up businesses
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including external partners
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (preferably Harri), including implementation or optimisation
• Experience conducting telephone interviews, shortlisting candidates, and designing assessment centres
• Experience with recruitment advertising and online job boards
• Highly organised and solutions-driven, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint and G Suite skills
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Detail-oriented with a passion for hiring, coaching and team development
• You love working in a start-up team

A pasta lover

• Competitive salary to attract best talent
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Discount at our counter and restaurant in Harrods
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral bonus Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)