Talent Acquisition Manager

S-RM RECRUITMENT:

TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER  - CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE

WHO ARE WE

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

Our Corporate Intelligence division uses the latest research and intelligence-gathering techniques to investigate how companies and individuals really do business in today’s world. We work with some of the most prominent and sophisticated organisations to help them understand partners, customers, assets and territories across the globe - the healthcare company a private equity firm wants to invest in; the prospective client a bank wants to onboard; the market a multinational wants to enter. We also provide specialised investigative support to law firms, businesses and individuals in contentious situations such as litigation, commercial disputes and internal investigations.

From our offices in London, Manchester, New York, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Cape Town, we deliver critical insights from every country across the world. Further information about each of our five Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website: Compliance Due Diligence, Deal Advisory, Disputes & Investigations, ESG and Strategic Intelligence.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and execute global hiring for our Corporate Intelligence business unit across all our locations. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across all regions to support our growth. You will work closely with leadership, HR team, and senior stakeholders to anticipate hiring needs and build robust talent pipelines.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience from attraction through to onboarding;
• Partner with senior leaders across all our locations to understand hiring needs, and develop robust talent pipelines;
• Build and manage pipelines of top talent through direct sourcing, market mapping, industry events, partnerships, and employee referral programs;
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders within Corporate Intelligence and the HR team to develop a best-in-class onboarding programme;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant external partners, search firms, universities, and professional associations;
• Analyse market intelligence and hiring trends in the industry to guide proactive recruitment strategies and advise stakeholders on talent availability, and;
• Use data and recruitment metrics to track performance, influence decision-making, and continuously improve processes.

The role will be based in our London office, however flexible working arrangements are available.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as a Talent Acquisition Manager at S-RM. 

That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We’re looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:

• Proven experience (a minimum of 8 years) in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a strong focus on in-house recruiting into professional services/consulting roles, preferably in the Corporate Intelligence industry;
• Experience managing recruitment on a global scale, with knowledge of regional differences in hiring practices and talent markets;
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders;
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills;
• Data-driven approach with experience using applicant tracking systems (such as Greenhouse), recruitment analytics, and sourcing platforms;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and global environment.

Candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

OUR BENEFITS

We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days in total);
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours;
• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education;
• Life Insurance 4X annual salary.

Parental Support:

• Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.

Various Health and Medical Benefits including:

• Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• Virtual GP for you and your family members that live in the same household;
• Various gym discounts for you and your partner;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter directly to this LinkedIn ad. We intend to review applications during the week of the 26^th of January and progress to interviews ideally in the 1^st week in February.

The application process will include:

1. An interview with the team to discuss your competencies and our expectations of the role.
2. An interview where you will meet with key stakeholders in the business.
3. A final interview for the team to assess your broader competencies for the position.

We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.