Senior Talent Partner - Generalist

OakNorth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Talent Partner to drive hiring strategy and build high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of in-house recruiting experience, particularly within financial services or fintech. You will partner with business leaders, enhance the employer brand, and improve hiring metrics to attract exceptional talent. This role offers a dynamic environment that emphasizes data-driven decisions and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' in-house recruiting experience, preferably in financial services or fintech.
• Ability to manage end-to-end hiring across all non-tech functions.
• Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders in high-growth organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines using creative sourcing strategies.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience.
• Collaborate with the People Team to support growth.

Skills

In-house recruiting experience

Relationship-building

AI-forward mindset

Data-driven mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

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Shape the Future of Talent at One of Europe\'s Fastest-Growing Businesses

At OakNorth, we\'re on a mission to empower the UK\'s most ambitious businesses to thrive - helping them grow, create jobs, build homes, and strengthen communities. Since our launch, we\'ve lent over $18 billion across the UK and US, helping to create 58,000 new homes and 36,000 new jobs - all while helping savers make the most of their money.

We\'re seeking a Senior Talent Partner to help us scale rapidly and continue building a high-performing team that empowers every OakNorther to reach their potential. You\'ll work closely with and act as a deputy to the Director of Talent Acquisition, playing a key role in driving our hiring strategy and execution.

Evolving and embedding an AI- and data-driven, scalable talent model that delivers excellence at pace.

Enhancing our employer brand and talent marketing, showcasing OakNorth\'s mission, culture, and impact to attract exceptional talent in competitive markets.

Redefining performance and hiring metrics, establishing a unified talent analytics dashboard to inform strategic workforce planning.

Enhancing the hiring manager experience, through capability-building, tools, and clear frameworks that enable consistent, high-quality hiring decisions.

What You'll Do

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to define hiring strategies and bring the best talent into OakNorth.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines, using creative sourcing strategies and diverse channels to identify future OakNorthers.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every touchpoint reflects our values and culture.
• Use data and insight to drive smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and identify opportunities for automation and process innovation.
• Collaborate with the wider People Team to continually raise the bar for talent and ensure we\'re supporting growth with the right people, at the right time.

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 years\' in-house recruiting experience across a range of roles, ideally within financial services or fintech.
• A relentless drive to find and attract high-calibre talent.
• Brings an AI-forward mindset, constantly seeking opportunities to optimise processes and enhance efficiency as the team grows and evolves.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and pace.
• A versatile recruiter with the ability to manage end-to-end hiring across all non-tech functions.
• Strong relationship-builder trusted by leaders and colleagues alike, collaborative and resourceful.
• Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders across fast-paced, high-growth organisations.
• A data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse hiring metrics and turn insight into action.
• Passionate about inclusion, equity, and belonging, and eager to embed this across everything you do.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.