James Shields

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech, Digital & Data @Legal & General

London, GB

Partnering with hiring managers across all levels of seniority (C-level, Directors, Heads of) and wider HR colleagues to deliver full lifecycle recruitment• Specialising in roles within Cyber/Information Security, Infrastructure/Engineering and Digital from Grades 2 to 6 across LGIM, Retail and LGRI• Supported the rollout of Smart Recruiters as part of HR transformation through being part of the UAT group, and subsequently the Superuser group during go-live. Acting as a specialist within my team of 5 and leading on training, guidance, and assistance for any issues, escalating relevant examples to the product team• Managing between 25-40 roles depending on business needs and ensuring a positive recruitment experience for hiring managers and candidates (internal and external)• Led on projects within my team to improve brand proposition through refining external adverts and collaborating with suppliers• Using MI and reports to provide insights on diversity, salary guidance and locations for niche skillsets• Represented L&G at internal and external events, demonstrating our purpose and promoting the business as a tech employer of choice

University of Kent

BSc