Talent Acquisition Partnership Manager - Enterprise Clients

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Southwest Airlines, founded in 1967, is one of the world's largest low-cost carriers, known for its award-winning customer service and commitment to safety, sustainability, and community involvement. With a fleet of over 750 aircraft, we operate more than 4,000 flights a day, connecting customers to over 100 destinations across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Our values of Heart, Integity, Resilience, Accountability, and Servant Leadership guide our actions and decisions every day. We are proud to have been named one of the world's greatest places to work by Fortune magazine for six consecutive years.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Talent Acquisition Partnership Manager, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining relationships with our key enterprise clients, driving strategic recruitment initiatives, and ensuring the success of our business operations. Reporting directly to the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies that meet the evolving needs of our fast-paced business. Your expertise will be essential in fostering a collaborative culture, driving innovation, and delivering top talent to our teams.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

. Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet the needs of our business operations, including creation of job descriptions, development of interview plans, and coordination with hiring managers. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key enterprise clients to drive business growth and revenue expansion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and Business Operations, to ensure seamless execution of recruitment initiatives. Provide expert guidance and support to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and candidate sourcing. Analyze recruitment metrics and provide data-driven insights to inform business decisions and optimize recruitment strategies. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments in recruitment, talent acquisition, and business operations, applying this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our processes and systems. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including those related to data protection, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Develop and manage budgets for recruitment initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment. Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment and talent acquisition, providing guidance and support to other business leaders and stakeholders as needed.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

. 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.. Proven track record of success in recruitment, with a focus on enterprise clients and strategic partnerships. Expertise in recruitment technology, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software. Strong analytical skills, with ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on results-driven execution.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

. Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.. 3+ years of experience in business operations, talent management, or a related field. Certification in recruitment or talent acquisition, such as the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

As a Talent Acquisition Partnership Manager at Southwest Airlines, you can expect a competitive salary range of £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a pension scheme, and generous annual leave. You will also have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, a flexible working policy, and the chance to work with a diverse and dynamic team of professionals. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Talent Acquisition team is a collaborative and innovative group of professionals who are passionate about building and maintaining a world-class workforce. With a focus on strategic recruitment initiatives, we work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to ensure that our teams have the talent and skills they need to succeed. We are a fast-paced and dynamic team, always looking for new and creative ways to attract and retain top talent. Recent wins include the launch of a new recruitment platform and the development of a comprehensive training program for hiring managers.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

If you are a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for recruitment and talent acquisition, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications, to [insert contact email or link to application portal]. We look forward to hearing from you!

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Southwest Airlines. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.