Talent Partner

Do you want to superpower engineering? We’re a team of scientists, engineers, and creative thinkers working to build AI systems that accelerate the development of complex products. We have ambitious plans moving forward… it’s very exciting! To continue in our growth, we are recruiting a Senior Recruiter, to own the end-to-end recruitment process for all roles within our fast-growing tech startup. Acting as the sole recruitment expert, you will drive talent acquisition strategy, champion EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) initiatives, and curate our Monolith employer brand to attract and retain top technical talent across engineering, data science, and leadership levels. You will also be responsible for managing international hiring processes, including working with Employers of Record (EORs) and engaging contractors.

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days/week from our office in London Bridge, London, UK)

Reports To: Head of People

You'll be responsible for:

· Talent Acquisition Strategy

o Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies for all roles, using a variety of platforms and networks.

o Experienced hiring for engineering, data science, and technical leadership roles, including C-level hires.

o Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

o Advise leadership on market trends, competitive intelligence, and talent mapping.

· End-to-End Recruitment

o Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: job scoping, advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

o Design and implement structured assessment processes, ensuring consistency and fairness.

o Deliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience throughout all stages.

· International Hiring & Contractor Management

o Manage international hiring processes, including the use of Employers of Record (EORs) to onboard talent in new jurisdictions.

o Advise on and coordinate contractor engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.

o Collaborate with People Team colleagues on processes for onboarding, managing, and offboarding international employees and contractors.

· Stakeholder Management

o Partner with the Executive Leadership Team and hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring criteria.

o Influence and advise on hiring decisions, balancing business needs with market realities.

o Coach and advise interviewers of all levels on best practises when participating in hiring for roles within their team.

· EDI & Employer Branding

o Lead the development and implementation of inclusive hiring practices and EDI initiatives across all recruitment activities.

o Curate and execute employer branding campaigns, collaborating with marketing to articulate and promote our Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

o Measure and report on EDI and employer brand metrics, recommending and implementing improvements.

· Process Excellence & Compliance

o Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable recruitment processes and tools.

o Implement and maintain regular reports on recruitment metrics and hiring progress.

o Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, and international employment regulations as they pertain to EOR and contractor arrangements.

· Market Engagement

o Represent the company at tech meetups, conferences, and industry events to build networks and promote our brand.

o Stay ahead of market trends, new sourcing channels, and recruitment technologies.

A bit about you:

· Experience

o Proven track record in technical recruitment, ideally within a UK/Europe tech startup or high-growth environment.

o Experience recruiting for engineering, data science, and leadership positions.

o Demonstrated success designing and leading EDI and employer branding initiatives.

o Experience managing international hiring, including working with Employers of Record (EORs) and engaging contractors across multiple jurisdictions.

· Skills

o Deep understanding of technical roles, skills, and assessment methods.

o Expertise in sourcing (Boolean search, social platforms, niche tech communities).

o Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, influencing, and negotiation skills.

o Detail-orientated in time and task management for balancing multiple priorities.

o Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and international hiring compliance (including EOR and contractor management).

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Mindset

o Data-driven, strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

o Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion

o Comfortable operating autonomously as the sole recruitment function in the business and influencing at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· Professional certifications in recruitment or HR (CIPD, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, etc.).

· Experience with modern ATS (e.g. Team Tailor), HRIS (e.g. HiBob), and recruitment analytics tools.

What We Offer

· The opportunity to shape the talent strategy and culture of a scaling tech startup.

· Autonomy to design and lead recruitment, EDI, and employer brand initiatives.

· A collaborative, mission-driven team passionate about engineering, artificial intelligence and sustainable, societal impact.

This role is ideal for an individual ready to take ownership of talent acquisition in a dynamic, high-growth tech environment, with a mandate to drive both operational excellence and strategic impact-including international hiring and contractor management.