Talent Acquisition Head Office 15 month Maternity Cover at Lidl

Summary

• £52,800* up to £70,400* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
•  In this 15 Month Temporary Assignment as a Head Office Talent Acquisition Consultant, you’ll be at the heart of our recruitment strategy—shaping how we attract, engage, and hire the very best people.
• You’ll lead high-impact recruitment campaigns, proactively source top talent, and manage the full candidate journey from initial enquiry through to offer. Alongside your core recruitment responsibilities, you’ll support initiatives that improve our hiring processes and strengthen our employer brand.
• This is a hands-on role where you’ll build strong candidate pipelines, deliver an exceptional candidate experience, and ensure every applicant—successful or not—leaves as an advocate for Lidl.
• At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive

What you'll do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement in recruitment workflows
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, from intake to offer
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop sourcing strategies
• Source, screen, and assess candidates using a variety of tools and platforms
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and timely communication throughout the hiring process
• Analyse recruitment metrics to inform project decisions and improve hiring outcomes
• Monitor project performance and report on outcomes, risks, and recommendations

What you'll need

• Inhouse Talent Acquisition experience would be desirable
• Experience in the full 360 talent acquisition cycle, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence using our ATS SuccessFactors
• A passion for finding better ways of working
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work independently and take ownership of your area
• The ability to prioritise your workload in a busy environment and work towards business-critical deadlines
• Determination and resilience to see a task or project through even when faced with challenges and hurdles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build successful relationships with candidates and the wider business
• Confident using LinkedIn and Indeed as a tool to source talent

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve