<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a critical role in scaling Zapp’s tech workforce by identifying, engaging, and hiring the best talent in software development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other high-impact technical domains. You will bring deep expertise in talent acquisition strategies, market insights, and employer branding while ensuring a seamless candidate experience.<strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>About Zapp:</strong></p><p>Zapp is London’s leading premium convenience retail platform. Founded in 2020, our vision is to disrupt the multi-trillion dollar convenience retail market, currently dominated by major players, by developing best-in-class customer-centric technology and fulfilment solutions. Zapp partners with some of the world’s leading brands to deliver an exclusive range of hand-picked products 24/7, delivered in minutes.<br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Recruitment & Hiring:</strong></p><ul></ul><ul><li>Own and drive the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles across Zapp.</li></ul><ul><li>Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand business needs, hiring goals, and workforce planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent, including passive candidates.</li></ul><ul><li>Utilise data to drive hiring decisions whilst leveraging recruiting metrics, pipeline data, and market insights to refine hiring strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure a diverse and inclusive hiring process, proactively engaging underrepresented talent pools.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder & Candidate Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR business partners, and technical teams to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide interview training and best practices guidance to hiring teams.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Negotiate offers and ensure seamless onboarding in collaboration with HR teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Sourcing & Market Intelligence</strong></p><ul><li>Utilise advanced sourcing tools and techniques, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and AI-driven sourcing tools.</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct market research to understand hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor intelligence.</li></ul><ul><li>Attend and organise tech hiring events, hackathons, and university partnerships to engage with top-tier talent.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimisation & Employer Branding</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Leverage recruitment technologies, including ATS (Teamtailor), and CRM systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with employer branding teams to create compelling job advertisements, social media campaigns, and talent engagement strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to internal hiring projects, such as DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives, recruiter training, and interview panel calibration.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a focus on technical hiring (e.g., software engineers, data scientists, DevOps, cloud architects, AI/ML specialists).</li></ul><ul><li>Proven track record in headhunting, sourcing, and engaging passive candidates.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Teamtailor, Pinpoint etc.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong awareness of technical skill sets, programming languages, and IT infrastructure.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence hiring decisions.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to analyse recruitment metrics and make data-driven hiring decisions.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, preferably in a tech-driven or global organisation.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of DEI hiring best practices and initiatives.</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with global tech hiring trends, university recruiting, and employer branding strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Professional certifications in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, or HR (e.g., AIRS, LinkedIn Certified Recruiter, SHRM-CP, PHR) while not essential, will be advantageous.</li></ul> •
Last updated on Feb 14, 2025