Talent and Relations Manager
15 hours ago
Bedford
Talent and Relations Manager Bedfordshire/Hybrid Our well established and growing client is seeking a Talent and Relations Manager to join their welcoming team on a full time, permanent basis. The Talent and Relations Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of freelance and contractor talent. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong freelancer relationships, ensuring compliance and process consistency, overseeing talent management systems, and supporting workforce planning to meet business demands. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for freelance and contractor talent, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding., • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified contractors to meet operational staffing requirements and project demands., • Develop and nurture strong relationships with freelancers, supporting engagement, retention and workforce satisfaction., • Oversee talent management systems and contractor databases, ensuring data accuracy, compliance and effective workforce planning., • Coordinate contractor onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with company policies, GDPR and relevant employment regulations., • Support continuous improvement of talent processes, resolve workforce issues, and collaborate with operational teams to ensure a positive and high-performing contractor workforce. Key skills/requirements: • Previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Workforce Coordination or a similar role, ideally within events, live production, hospitality or a fast-paced environment., • Experience managing freelance, contractor or temporary workforces., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidently., • Highly organised with excellent administrative, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities., • Experience using recruitment, workforce management or scheduling systems, with strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). A proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of compliance, GDPR and process improvement. Full UK Driving License Company Benefits: • Private healthcare scheme, • Hybrid working, • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, • Up to 33 days holiday per year (including BHs), • Free onsite parking, • Cycle to work scheme, • Discount schemes, • Wellbeing benefits including access to virtual GP service About Us: FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions please contact us to discuss one of our many positions