Job Description

Talent Acquisition Partner

3-6 month contract

Woking

Hybrid, 3 days in office

Competitive rate, day rate and FTC considered

Hays HR are currently supporting a long standing client to recruit an interim Talent Acquisition partner.

Your new companyThis is a pivotal opportunity within my clients team, they are at a critical stage of growth, where Talent Acquisition is playing a central role in enabling business performance.

Your new roleAs a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment, managing a varied and often changing portfolio of roles. You will partner closely with stakeholders to navigate hiring needs that may evolve quickly, requiring you to continuously reassess priorities and adapt your approach. This is a hands-on delivery role where you will operate at pace, bringing structure and clarity in environments that may at times lack definition.

• Deliver against hiring demand in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where timelines are compressed and expectations are high.
• Manage multiple, often competing priorities, adapting quickly as business needs evolve.
• Provide clear, concise updates and insights to stakeholders, even where requirements or direction may be fluid.
• Partner effectively with hiring managers and the wider TA team to align on priorities, solve challenges, and drive results.
• Develop and adapt sourcing strategies in real time, responding to market conditions and shifting role requirements.
• Use proactive headhunting, market mapping, and networking to identify and engage hard-to-find talent.
• Introduce organisation, process, and focus in situations where there may be ambiguity or evolving requirements.
• Use insight and metrics to guide decisions, prioritise effectively, and continuously improve outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience delivering recruitment outcomes within fast-paced, scaling, or constantly evolving organisations. Ideally experience in engineering / manufacturing environments.
• Strong capability across the full hiring life cycle, from role scoping through to offer and onboarding, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Highly skilled in proactive talent identification, including market mapping, competitor analysis, and engaging passive candidates for niche or business-critical roles.
• Demonstrated ability to balance complex hiring demands, aligning effort to business priorities and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Competent in leveraging recruitment metrics, market intelligence, and performance data to guide strategy, optimise sourcing approaches, and track delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and align on hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in returnDay rate and FTCs both considered for this role. Hybrid working, on-site parkingWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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