Shape the Future of Talent at DS Smith TMS
Are you a resourcing expert who thrives in a fast-paced, multisite environment? Do you bring a data-led approach to recruitment, love working collaboratively with the business, and want to make a real impact?
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead (Maternity Cover) to lead, innovate, and deliver world-class talent acquisition strategies that support our ambitious growth and workforce transformation.
This fixed-term opportunity is a fantastic chance to lead and shape the recruitment agenda in a key division of DS Smith, delivering both strategic and hands-on impact.
What You’ll Do
As our Talent Acquisition Lead, you’ll be accountable for delivering global hires across TMS and Lead on all aspects of diverse talent attraction within TMS globally.
Your role will also include:
- Engaging with HR & the Business to create and implement a talent acquisition strategy to deliver a strong diverse hiring pipeline to improve business performance.
- Design and implement Recruitment Operations for TMS including process, training and system, vendor management, compliance, standardisation, candidate experience, data & analytics
- Partner with HR and Business leaders to understand workforce planning and resource forecasting
- Support the development of the Employer Brand to attract the best talent
- Maintain up to date knowledge of recruitment best practice and industry innovations for the business to maintain competitive edge.
- Implement recruitment standards to guide business with minimum expectations for hiring, prospering selection and interview governance
- Design and implement framework for psychometric assessments using in-house competency framework, including ideal profiles for generic roles.
About you
- Experience in leading recruitment across complex, multisite and global services environments, with hiring exposure in multiple jurisdictions.
- Skilled in direct sourcing, workforce planning, and employer branding, with a strong grasp of regional compliance and inclusive hiring practices.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing recruitment operations frameworks, including systems (ideally Workday), vendor management, and compliance.
- Certified in competency-based frameworks and psychometric assessments through providers such as Korn Ferry, CEB or SHL.
- Data-driven and commercially aware, with the ability to manage KPIs, recruitment metrics, and cost efficiency.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate effectively across HR and business functions.
- Organised, detail-focused and confident working at pace, delivering high volumes while maintaining excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Proficient in MS Office (especially PowerPoint) and ATS platforms (preferably Workday).
- Strong experience in a senior talent acquisition or resourcing role in a global, change-driven setting.
Benefits
We’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career. In return for your hard work and enthusiasm, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection
- Cycle to work program
- Employee Assistance Programme, Digital GP & Health Checks
- Retail and leisure discounts
This is a maternity cover position, offering the opportunity to step into a high-impact role and make a real difference.
Apply now and help us build a better, more sustainable world through smarter recruitment.
Location: Hybrid, with office time flexible but at least 4 days a month (Manchester Office)
About us
TMS Global is a leading subsidiary of DS Smith International Paper, a renowned global packaging services company. Operating across 97 global markets, TMS Global specializes in retail display, print, and packaging outsourcing. Our TMS family consists of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across Europe, AMEA and the Americas.
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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