Talent Acquisition Partner – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Execute recruitment delivery plans that are in line with commercial priorities and workforce strategies for global business units.

• Assess hiring needs based on location and skill set, implementing hiring strategies for both permanent and contract positions.

• Provide an exceptional candidate experience in accordance with global procedures, Kainos values, and governance frameworks.

• Control recruitment expenditures through a direct-first strategy and manage supplier relationships when necessary.

• Leverage Management Information, reporting, and analytics for discussions with stakeholders that are data-driven.

• Oversee recruitment activities against service-level agreements and identify or escalate any scheduling obstacles.

• Develop brand awareness initiatives to enhance talent attraction, talent pooling, and candidate relationship management (CRM).

• Serve as a recruitment brand ambassador both internally and externally, actively maintaining a personal brand on social media platforms.

• Utilize in-house tools and ATS platforms, while staying updated on market innovations and sourcing methodologies.

• Engage in team knowledge sharing, market intelligence, team projects, and broader People initiatives.

• Act as a trusted strategic Talent Acquisition advisor to aligned capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a degree-level education.

• Have experience as a recruiter in an in-house Talent Acquisition team or as a technical lead recruiter within an agency.

• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication abilities, including effective presentation skills to stakeholders at various seniority levels.

• Capable of managing sourcing strategies and external suppliers.

• Display confidence in using Management Information (MI) to facilitate data-driven commercial discussions with stakeholders and achieve recruitment delivery KPIs.

• Proactive team player with strong customer service orientation and problem-solving capabilities.

• Eager to support ongoing improvements in end-to-end processes.

• Experience in executing a Talent Acquisition strategy in a fast-paced environment.

• Possess commercial awareness and knowledge of market trends and talent sourcing methodologies.

• Have advanced proficiency in recruitment tools and ATS systems, including LinkedIn, Boolean search techniques, and MS Office suite.

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Previous experience in a global organization is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• A people-first culture that values ideas, supports growth, and recognizes contributions.

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Availability of accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process.

• Recruitment process customized to candidate needs through private discussions.