Head of Resourcing

Head of Resourcing

Salary circa £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus

Birmingham Business Park - B37

This role specifically is focussed on the employed and self employed driver market. We are looking for a seasoned Head of Resourcing from a high volume client side role.

About Us:

At BCA Logistics, we offer a full spectrum of integrated services that support our customers throughout the entire fleet management process. With a nationwide team of logistics and inspection professionals, we're committed to delivering industry-leading technology and services.

Purpose of the Role:

As the Head of Operations Resourcing, you will spearhead a dynamic and innovative resourcing team, ensuring we attract and recruit highly capable and engaged individuals for both self-employed and employed positions. You will lead recruitment efforts for volume driver roles and head office vacancies, while optimizing our onboarding and driver training processes for maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Recruitment Leadership: Review and develop effective direct sourcing strategies to enhance candidate experience and minimize recruitment costs.
• High-Level Recruitment Support: Provide top-tier recruitment support for senior business leaders, including head office roles.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior stakeholders to influence driver retention strategies and reduce attrition.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve the recruitment process, including the implementation of a new applicant tracking system.
• Resourcing Cycle Management: Oversee manpower planning, recruitment forecasting, employer branding, attraction, selection, onboarding, and compliance.
• Team Leadership: Manage three direct reports and their teams, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and objective setting.
• Supplier Management: Handle third-party suppliers and contracts, negotiating agency rates, and creating preferred supplier lists.
• Budget Management: Develop and maintain an annual resourcing and training budget.
• Compliance and Legislation: Stay updated on IR35 legislation and manage challenges associated with a self-employed workforce.
• Benchmarking and Policy Development: Lead benchmarking of external resourcing practices and develop clear resourcing policies and governance.
• Data-Driven Insights: Provide key stakeholders with resourcing data and insights to enhance decision-making and business performance.
• Training Efficiency: Maximize training efficiencies for new starters and review onboarding processes to support operational improvements.
• Equipment Management: Monitor and manage driver equipment in partnership with the compliance team.
• Training and Development: Support the L&D department and driver trainers in reviewing and enhancing driver training and induction programs.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in leading recruitment and resourcing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Deep understanding of recruitment processes and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with IR35 legislation and self-employed workforce challenges.
• Budget management experience.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and implement new processes.

Are you ready to make a significant impact and drive success in a key leadership role? Apply now to join BCA Logistics and be a part of our transformative journey.