Talent Acquisition Partner

Mmr-Research-Worldwide-Ltd; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Research Worldwide Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Global People Team on a six-month contract.

You will own end-to-end recruitment across multiple brands and geographies, partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent and ensure a smooth candidate experience.

This role offers exposure to research, data science, commercial and technology functions across international markets, with hands-on sourcing and onboarding support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capability.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent attraction tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience recruiting across international markets would be an advantage.
• Previous experience within professional services, research or consulting environments would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end recruitment across MMR Research Worldwide, Huxly, Together Agency and Ideal Insight
• Recruiting for positions across our global offices and international markets
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective attraction strategies
• Building talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements
• Direct sourcing and headhunting through LinkedIn Recruiter and other channels
• Delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all group companies
• Supporting employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools and ways of working
• Supporting onboarding and helping new hires feel part of the MMR Family from day one

Skills

Recruitment lifecycle

Direct sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

International recruitment

Professional services

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner

Department: HR Recruitment and L&D

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: MMR Research Oxford

Reporting To: Louisa Griffiths

Description

Helping us find great people

We're looking for an experienced Talent Partner to join our Global People Team on a 6-month contract (could be extended).

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the MMR Family, supporting talent acquisition across our diverse portfolio of businesses, including MMR Research Worldwide, Huxly, Together Agency and Ideal Insight. You'll play a key role in helping us identify, attract and hire exceptional talent across our global operations.

Working closely with hiring managers and leaders across the group, you'll recruit for a broad range of positions spanning research, data science, sensory science, commercial, operations, technology, creative and corporate functions. You'll partner with teams across our international locations, helping us hire great people in the countries where MMR operates around the world.

Key Responsibilities

As Talent Partner, you'll take ownership of end-to-end recruitment across multiple businesses and geographies. You'll act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, helping them attract the right talent while delivering an outstanding candidate experience from first conversation through to onboarding.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building relationships, proactively sourcing talent and making a visible impact on business growth. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of brands, functions and markets, giving you exposure to a truly global talent landscape.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing end-to-end recruitment across MMR Research Worldwide, Huxly, Together Agency and Ideal Insight
• Recruiting for positions across our global offices and international markets
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective attraction strategies
• Building talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements
• Direct sourcing and headhunting through LinkedIn Recruiter and other channels
• Delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all group companies
• Supporting employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools and ways of working
• Supporting onboarding and helping new hires feel part of the MMR Family from day one

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will be an experienced in-house recruiter, Talent Partner or Talent Acquisition specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capability
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent attraction tools
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience recruiting across international markets would be an advantage
• Previous experience within professional services, research or consulting environments would be beneficial

Benefits

You'll be joining a collaborative, entrepreneurial and people-focused organisation where you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple brands, cultures and countries. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in helping shape the future growth of our businesses by finding and hiring exceptional talent.

This role would be ideal for a recruiter who enjoys variety, loves building relationships and thrives in a fast-paced international environment.