Talent Operations Manager

At OneAdvanced, acquiring exceptional talent is critical to delivering our ambitious growth plans. Every hiring decision shapes our ability to grow, innovate and deliver for our customers, which is why Talent Acquisition is the strategic function at the heart of our success.

As our Talent Operations Manager, you'll be the global custodian of our Talent Acquisition operations, owning the processes, systems, governance and technology that enable exceptional hiring outcomes. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Director, you'll have the freedom to challenge the status quo, leverage AI, engineer automation and intelligent design to create a world-class hiring experience for our candidates, hiring managers and Talent Acquisition Partners.

This is a hybrid role based at our Global Headquarters in The Mailbox, Birmingham, with an expectation of being on-site two days per week.

• Own and continuously evolve our global Talent Acquisition operating model, ensuring it delivers consistency, scalability and commercial impact.
• Oversee global Talent Acquisition processes, systems, governance and ways of working.
• Shape the future of Talent Acquisition through AI, automation and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to transform how we attract, assess, hire and onboard talent.
• Own our Talent Acquisition technology roadmap, ensuring our systems deliver an exceptional experience for candidates, hiring managers and recruiters.
• Drive operational excellence through process optimisation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Use data and insights to measure success, identify opportunities and influence strategic decisions.
• Partner with the wider People Team and business leaders to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that support our growth ambitions.
• Ensure our hiring practices reflect our commitment to making the right hire, first time, balancing quality, efficiency and commercial outcomes.
• Champion governance, compliance and best practice across our global Talent Acquisition function.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, helping OneAdvanced remain at the forefront of Talent Acquisition Operations.

• Proven experience leading Talent Acquisition innovation, change and impact within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• Expertise in recruitment technology, applicant tracking systems and process optimisation.
• Experience delivering operational transformation and implementing scalable solutions across multiple regions or business units.
• A passion for AI and emerging technologies, with experience applying automation or intelligent tooling to improve operational performance.
• Strong analytical capability, using data to drive decisions and demonstrate business impact.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across Talent Acquisition, People, and the wider business.
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for smarter, simpler and more effective ways of working.
• Strong project management and change management experience, with the ability to embed new technologies and processes successfully.
• A commercial mindset, recognising that exceptional hiring is fundamental to business performance and long-term growth.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Application deadline: Sunday 2 August, 11:59 pm. 

Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications that meet our hiring criteria, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Wellbeing that means something

• 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every year
• Exceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leave
• Robust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Private medical insurance for everyone, no medical-history exclusions

Financial benefits that have your back

• Performance-based rewards tailored to your role, from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structures
• Income protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need it

Grow your career with us

• SkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online library
• Access to external training and apprenticeships

Making a Difference 

• MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
• Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Plus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including:

• ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ models
• Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover

At OneAdvanced, we are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society.

We’re much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more.

OneAdvanced is one of the UK’s largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia.

Our secure, scalable platform, including OneAdvanced AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet.

Join us and become part of a team that’s powering the world of work and making a real difference.

Learn more at www.oneadvanced.com