Exciting Opportunity for a Manager, Talent Acquisition for Enterprise Functions in Pearson!

Job Title: Talent Team Manager – Enterprise Functions

Location: London, Manchester Belfast - Remote

Position: Full time

Remit: Global

Reports: 4 direct

Reports to: VP Global TA

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative Ed-tech companies of 2022? We create vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. More than 160 million users worldwide trust Pearson products and services. As one of the world’s largest educational organizations our mission is to add life to a lifetime of learning , something we are passionate about living in to for our own teams. Learn more at We are Pearson. In the role of Manager, Talent Acquisition for our Enterprise you will be at the forefront of driving significant transformation. This role, spans all aspects of talent including the way in which we acquire, select, and mobilize new and existing talents across our business to meet business demands but to also enable our teams to fulfill their full career potential at Pearson.

Position Summary:

The role of Talent (TA) Manager is one of strategic importance in our goal to attract, retain and engage the best talent for the core Enterprise-wide job families spanning all divisions and locations. In this position you will play a dual role; The first component of which being to support the overarching Global TA transformation agenda- adopting and driving principles, practices and standards as set by the Global TA CoE across your teams and business areas. The second being to act as an integral part of the business, advocating for and educating on best-in-class talent practices as well as being proactive in the development of TA pipelining, branding, referral campaigns, go to market activation plans and talent acquisition strategies to meet the organizations talent needs, now and in the future.

As a strong business partner, influencer, and expert in your space you will collaborate with your HRBPs to ensure we are operating as One HR, always aligned, and connected on pain points and successes. You will be a strong people leader, with a keen focus on performance and engagement. Understanding and maximizing on your teams’ strengths desires and limitations to create the optimal level of focus and result.

Some key areas of focus in this role include:

To be an advocate, educator and champion for business and HR on what Great TA looks like. Ensuring that we are working as one to deliver the best possible talent with the best possible experience.

Be a strong partner, building trust and credibility through performance results and expertise.

To create a level of agility within your team maximizing resources to ensure all roles are managed with the same level of speed, attention, and dedication.

To be a conduit for talent performance with your own team and business areas- regularly soliciting and acting upon feedback to create the conditions for growth.

Partner with supporting functions and teams to proactively understand and highlight areas of opportunity or risk to ensure business continuity.

Leverage data to drive operational effectiveness (Team business), drive performance and identify quick wins/gaps in our operations to be rectified.

Standardise, stabilise, and create a level of consistency in practises and processes (where applicable) to minimise legal or reputational repercussions as a result of hiring practices.

Identify ways to provide a best-in-class candidate experience and interview process across all points of the candidate’s lifecycle adapting where necessary.

Track, analyse and communicate talent trends, making recommendations for changes and improvements to stay ahead of market conditions. This includes TA dashboards for HR and Business stakeholders.

Identify, source and/or develop appropriate tools and processes to support business direction.

Attend Leadership meetings and provide updates to senior management.

Partner with VP HR to lead process for Dir + searches

Be an ambassador for diversity as a growth lever ensuring we maximise all channels and opportunities to present a diverse candidate slate for selection.

The skills that will make you successful

A curious and growth mindset combined with a hunger to learn

Resilience and ability to navigate through change and ambiguity at pace

Strong attention to detail ability to influence through data and relationships/partnerships

Strong leadership skills (directly, indirectly and on a global scale -remotely)

Deep knowledge of the recruiting lifecycle and the needs of core users (candidates, recruiters, coordinators, hiring managers, interviewers, leader HRBP’s). Ability to put that knowledge to use through the development of continuous improvement plans and or other programs of work.

Self-starter with a keen sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and scaling environment

Coach and develop line managers to be competent with writing/updating job descriptions, CV screening, candidate management, ORC usage, interviewing skills and giving positive and constructive feedback.

Monitor relevant labour legislation and implement required changes to keep the process compliant, including full compliance, end-to-end, with GDPR and other global data protection laws.

What Sets us Apart?

Benefits and Rewards. We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know that one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programmes meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range of options, but when you join our Pearson family these are some of the benefits that we offer that you can look forward to

Annual bonus based on performance

Invest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares'

Family friendly policies, work-life balance, flexible working arrangements

Opportunities to work in global environment, grow your professional network and work from any location

Generous vacation policy including paid leave for volunteering purposes

Daily challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact

A supportive and collaborative team culture

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: HUMAN RESOURCES

Organization: Corporate Human Resources

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 15845