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Talent Acquisition Executive @ ManpowerGroupUK

RPO Principal Recruiter

Location: Bristol – Hybrid (2 Days working in our high spec office)

Competitive Salary and a Market Leading Bonus Scheme

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Together, we’re redefining recruitment. Preparing people and organisations for the future of work because we believe that meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world.

About the role:

Talent Solutions are seeking a Principal Recruiter to join our RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering top talent to the Engineering, Manufacturing & FMCG sector. As a Principal Recruiter, you'll collaborate closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure a seamless recruitment process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Joining Talent Solutions means being part of an organisation that deeply values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we’re more than just a workforce solutions provider, we genuinely understand what makes people tick.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for a variety of Engineering & Manufacturing positions across the UK.
• Build and maintain talent pools, developing your expertise within the FMCG industry as you work as a dedicated recruiter to this client.
• Work alongside a team of highly experienced Recruiters and Strategic Business Partners to ensure effective delivery and client satisfaction.
• Consult with hiring managers and stakeholders, offering recruitment expertise and utilising Workforce Intelligence to influence hiring processes.
• Support more junior recruiters within the business, participating in training & peer-to-peer coaching sessions as well as offering day-to-day expertise.

Experience required:

• Minimum of 4 years’ Agency/360, RPO, or in-house end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Proven capability sourcing niche skills across Engineering, Manufacturing & Production environments – experience with FMCG is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment tools and techniques, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and clients.
• Proven experience translating Workforce Intelligence data into actionable insights and recommendations.

What you’ll receive:

• Competitive Pay: Base salary with opportunities for incentive pay, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases.
• Holidays: 24 days’ annual leave (up to 27 days with service) plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Pension: Competitive plan with contributions that grow with your length of service.
• Health & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits fund offering private medical insurance, dental, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.
• Family-Friendly Entitlements: Generous policies, including an employee assistance programme.
• Additional Perks: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase opportunities, annual volunteering programme and awards, gym membership discounts, and retail shopping discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.

About us:

Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we’ll shape our future.

We are proud to have been voted one of the world’s most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we’re happy to talk about flexible working.

We get people and together we’ll shape our future. Apply now.

We are only able to consider candidates who reside in the UK.

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