Talent Acquisition Lead - Northern Hemisphere

Squiz; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing recruitment for the Northern Hemisphere, partnering with stakeholders, and developing talent strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a data-driven mindset. Flexible working policies are offered to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR generalist, contributing to People & Culture function.
• Experience partnering with Technology stakeholders is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for Northern Hemisphere.
• Develop talent strategies and improve candidate experience.
• Train leaders in effective interviewing and talent acquisition strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven mindset

Networking

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead (Northern Hemisphere) for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract to join our People & Culture team. The position is based in the UK, with potential for extension or a permanent role beyond the initial term.

In this role, you will report to the Head of People & Culture and will own the recruitment process for the Northern Hemisphere (EMEA and AMER). As a trusted business partner, working strategically with stakeholders, you will ensure we attract and retain top talent in the market.

The ideal candidate may have experience as an HR generalist, contributing to the EMEA People & Culture function. This includes participating in strategic and cyclical initiatives and advising on People matters across the employee lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities - Northern Hemisphere Talent Management

1. Partner with leaders to successfully recruit top talent for Squiz teams in the Northern Hemisphere.
2. Manage the full recruitment cycle: briefing, sourcing, screening, assisting in interviews, and managing candidate experience and offers.
3. Collaborate with the People & Culture Team to develop talent strategies and improve candidate experience.
4. Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
5. Organize recruitment activities and events to enhance employer branding.
6. Review roles and skills requirements to meet business objectives and ensure impactful roles.
7. Develop internal mobility and succession planning strategies.
8. Implement workforce planning to anticipate hiring needs.
9. Define metrics for recruitment success.
10. Train and guide leaders in effective interviewing and talent acquisition strategies.

Requirements

1. Experience partnering with Technology stakeholders is highly regarded.
2. Credibility as a talent acquisition expert who inspires confidence in the business.
3. Data-driven mindset to support decision-making.
4. Strong leadership and people management skills to motivate others and foster a positive experience.
5. Understanding of employer branding and its importance.
6. Innovative approach to talent activities, preparing for future needs.
7. Excellent networking skills within the industry.
8. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
9. Relationship skills to support initiatives across the business.
10. Commercial acumen to align recruitment with business goals.
11. (Ideal) Experience with cyclical People & Culture processes, organizational design, and managing complex ER cases.
12. (Ideal) Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.

Location: London or Edinburgh (with access to the office 1-2 times per week)

Note: Full working rights are required; we are unable to sponsor visas.

About Squiz

Squiz helps organizations improve their online services, building portals, websites, intranets, and more. Headquartered in Australia, with 340 staff across the USA, UK, Poland, and New Zealand.

Why work for Squiz?

Join a diverse, passionate team that challenges the status quo. We offer flexible working policies to support productivity, efficiency, and work-life balance.

At Squiz, we celebrate diversity and focus on understanding customer needs, overcoming challenges, and achieving better outcomes, all while having fun.

Additional Information

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