Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Business Partner)

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: September 25, 2026

Work Set Up: Hybrid – London or Manchester (flexible). Maximum one day per week onsite in the London office (Wednesdays) - BPSS clearance required

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Recruiter to act as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, driving recruitment delivery and best practice while serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers. The role is responsible for delivering the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and seamless candidate experience, and supporting hiring across multiple grades and business areas.

What you will do:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through to offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to gather role requirements and advise on recruitment strategy and process.
• Deliver a positive and seamless candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment journey.
• Conduct market mapping and provide external market insights across multiple capabilities and skill sets.
• Build talent pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals.
• Screen, shortlist, and recommend suitable applicants.
• Assess candidate competencies, experience, and cultural fit.
• Track and report talent acquisition data to support collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Use Applicant Tracking Systems and Candidate Relationship Management systems accurately to maintain compliance and reporting integrity.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and support diversity-focused initiatives.
• Coordinate interviews and provide timely and constructive feedback to candidates.
• Collaborate with HR and onboarding teams to ensure smooth transitions for new joiners.
• Lead or contribute to recruitment-related projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Present recruitment analytics and insights to senior stakeholders to inform decision making.

• Proven experience in recruitment within a complex, matrixed organisation, ideally within IT consulting, management consulting, or professional services.
• Experience working within an in-house recruitment function or a Recruitment Process Outsource provider.
• Demonstrated success using direct sourcing tools and proactive sourcing methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage the complete candidate journey from application to onboarding.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Expertise in using Applicant Tracking Systems and Candidate Relationship Management systems.
• Experience in strategic hiring and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Strong track record in specialist or volume recruitment environments.
• Experience using recruitment analytics and market insights to drive decision making.
• Confidence presenting data and insights to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Resilience, adaptability, and creative problem-solving capability.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed environment with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within HR and cross-functional teams.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.