Craig Morgans

Group Head of Talent Acquisition @Halfords

Reading, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Mar 2025 — Present

Group Head of Talent Acquisition @Halfords

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We’re the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products, and one of the UK’s leading operators in car servicing and repairs. We’re all about the journey, whether that’s helping our customers to get the most out of theirs, or putting people like you in the driving seat when it comes to work and career.• We’re the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products.• More than people work in our shops, Autocentres and Mobile Expert hubs, at over 750 locations.• 90% of the UK is never more than 20 minutes away from a Halfords shop or Autocentre.• We sell over 1 million bicycles every year.Role; Strategic execution of talent acquisition initiatives, focusing on engagement, attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent while promoting a culture that reflects Halfords\' core values. Driving the implementation of effective hiring strategies and enhancing our employer brand.

EDUCATION

2000 — 2001

University of West London

CPP, Personnel

2009 — 2009

British Psychological Society

Occupational Testing

2001 — 2002

University of West London

CIPD, Human Resources

SKILLS

Stakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipHuman ResourcesGraduate RecruitmentBrand DevelopmentRecruitment/RetentionLeadershipAttraction MarketingPerformance ManagementCrmRecruitingOnboardingRecruitment AdvertisingCandidate AssessmentRecruitment TrainingEmployee BenefitsResourcing StrategyTeam ManagementEmployer BrandingEmployee HiringAssessment CenterChange ManagementSocial Media DevelopmentApplicant Tracking SystemsDevelopment of TeamsStrategySuccession PlanningManagementTeam BuildingInterviewsVolume RecruitmentInterviewingTalent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementExecutive SearchTemporary PlacementWebsite DevelopmentStrategic PlanningEmployee Branding

ABOUT CRAIG MORGANS

Award-winning HR Professional with a proven track record in developing / implementing HR strategy.Recruiter Magazine - 1 of the 11 Most Influential In-House Recruitment Leaders (2019, 2020 & 2021)HRO Today - 2018 TA Leader of the Year, 2019 Global HR Superstar & 2020 EMEA Superstar HRO Today - 2021 EMEA Thought Leadership and HR Excellence Award WinnerHRO Today - 2024 EMEA Practitioner SuperstarSIAs CW Program Game Changers 2019 (Part of Global Top 50)Advisory Board Member - The Talent Labs (previously The FIRM)- https://thetalentlabs.com/RAD Awards Winners 2020 (Work of the Year)Judges Comments; There are times in our industry when work is created that is so unique, so special that it redefines what great looks like and inspires us all to drive for better; setting a brave new standard for the industry to revere.Specialties: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employer Brand and EVP design, HR Systems, Policy Design, Shared Services, Innovation, Management Information, Learning & Development.

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