Strategic EMEA Recruiter – Global Talent Architect

The Carlyle Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlyle Group is seeking an experienced Strategic Recruitment Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment across EMEA and Japan, aligning staffing strategies with business goals.

You will partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, manage ATS, screen candidates, oversee visa processes, and drive a diverse, high-quality talent pipeline in a high-volume environment. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years in full-cycle recruiting, with UK/EMEA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably HR or related field).
• Minimum of 6 years full-cycle recruiting experience (junior to managerial roles).
• Proven success sourcing hard-to-fill candidates via LinkedIn/databases and AI tools (e.g., candidate matching algorithms, resume screening AI).
• Experience across UK & EMEA jurisdictions highly desirable.
• Financial Services background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment of temporary staff, consultants, senior advisors, interns and permanent employees at all levels across EMEA and Japan.
• Work collaboratively with Hiring Manager and HR Business Partners to develop and implement effective staffing strategies including ATS, job boards, web searches, networking, and traditional recruitment methods.
• Understand the business, the strategic direction of the Department, and partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs.
• Assist with drafting job descriptions ensuring inclusive wording and alignment with position requirements and competencies.
• Source candidates, screen resumes, interview candidates (phone and in person), conduct assessments, reference/background checks, provide hiring recommendations; challenge/influence decision making; develop and make employment offers.
• Identify best in class search firms and negotiate agreements; develop position-specific screening questionnaires.
• Manage candidates throughout the interview process; ensure candidate care, negotiate and close selected candidates.
• Utilize ATS to track candidate flows and manage employee records, generating reports and running queries.
• Prepare contracts and relevant paperwork for offer packs; manage UK LLP membership hiring process.
• Oversee and manage the visa process, ensuring all documentation for each visa holder is complete and compliant with Home Office requirements.
• Contact point for Internal Mobility; work with HR Administration team for new hire inductions; present HR section of new hire induction.
• Partner with hiring manager to ensure familiarity with recruitment process; provide ongoing recruitment progress updates.
• Deliver interviewing skills training to hiring managers; recommend appropriate testing with HRBP and hiring managers.
• Build and maintain a diverse candidate pipeline; build relationships with global/local HR colleagues, functional managers, D&I partners.
• Remain informed of talent shifts; challenge status quo; work with HRBP and comp team on packages.
• Any other recruitment administration as required; support HRBPs as required; Fulfill reporting requests from the Global Head of Talent Acquisition / Executive Office / stakeholders.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

LinkedIn sourcing

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (HR or related field)

Tools

ATS systems

AI-powered recruitment platforms

Job description

The Carlyle Group is seeking an experienced Strategic Recruitment Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment across EMEA and Japan, aligning staffing strategies with business goals.

You will partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, manage ATS, screen candidates, oversee visa processes, and drive a diverse, high-quality talent pipeline in a high-volume environment. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years in full-cycle recruiting, with UK/EMEA experience preferred.