Talent Lead

M4 Talent Group Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday day off

Team rewards

Discounts

Job summary

M4 Talent Group Ltd in North London & East Territory is hiring a Talent Lead to own the end-to-end candidate journey, from posting roles to onboarding and compliance. The role sits in a growing team that uses AI-powered recruitment tools and offers flexible hybrid work arrangements.

The successful candidate will be organised, data-driven, and people-focused, driving high-quality delivery while collaborating with clients and management teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Analytically minded, with the ability to interpret data, spot trends and use insights to drive smarter decisions.
• A proactive, people-focused approach to recruitment delivery.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience in recruitment administration, resourcing or customer service is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Post job adverts and proactively source suitable candidates.
• Screen applicants and support shortlisting for Business Managers & Account Managers.
• Manage the full onboarding process, ensuring accuracy and a positive candidate experience.
• Complete compliance checks to maintain audit readiness.
• Oversee timesheet administration including reminders and accuracy checks.
• Act as a point of contact for candidate or client queries, escalating when needed.
• Maintain accurate pipelines, trackers, and reports to support operational planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical mindset

People-focused

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

A fresh opportunity has emerged within M4 as we introduce a brand‑new Talent Lead position within our North London & East Territory. As part of our innovative growth and expansion strategy, powered by industry leading AI tech, our new Talent Team will take full ownership of the candidate journey, including all recruitment, onboarding & compliance activity to deliver a fast, compliant, and high‑quality service for our clients and management teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, people‑focused, analytical, passionate about recruitment delivery, looking to grow their career within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

Why work for M4?

• Competitive basic salary
• Hybrid working - flexibility to work up to 3 days remotely.
• Birthday day off
• Regular recognition incentives including team days out, latest tech, and holidays!
• Clear progression pathways with genuine support
• Exclusive discounts from leading retailers

Key Responsibilities of a Talent Lead:

• Post job adverts and proactively source suitable candidates
• Screen applicants and support shortlisting for Business Managers & Account Managers
• Manage the full onboarding process, ensuring accuracy and a positive candidate experience
• Complete compliance checks (RTW, licences, references, etc.) to maintain audit readiness
• Oversee timesheet administration including reminders, accuracy checks, and query resolution
• Act as a point of contact for candidate or client queries, escalating where needed
• Maintain accurate pipelines, trackers, and reports to support operational planning
• Collaborate with the wider Talent Team to share best practice and ensure service consistency

What we're looking for:

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Analytically minded, with the ability to interpret data, spot trends and use insights to drive smarter, faster decision making.
• A proactive, people‑focused approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Good communication skills and a positive, team‑oriented mindset
• Experience in recruitment administration, resourcing or customer service (advantageous but not essential)

M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer