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Talent Acquisition Partner
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Embedded Talent Acquisition Partner - FTC
In-House
London (Hybrid)
Background
We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner to join Pivotal as an Embedded Talent Partner, working full time within one of our key clients. You will be fully seconded to the client while remaining a Pivotal employee, giving you the best of both worlds; working within a clients business to solve client hiring needs, with the full support and infrastructure of the Pivotal team.
Our Embedded model gives clients direct access to recruitment expertise while allowing you to build strong stakeholder relationships, improve hiring processes and deliver exceptional talent outcomes.
This role is ideal for a Talent Partner or Talent Acquisition Manager with 2+ years experience in-house.
The Role:
- Act as the dedicated Talent Partner for one of our key clients - embedded directly into their business
- Own and deliver recruitment across multiple disciplines, most typically within marketing, digital, commercial, media and tech roles
- Manage the full recruitment process, from job briefing through to candidate selection, process management, offer and onboarding, acting as an in-house recruiter
- Build close relationships with hiring managers, business leaders and HR stakeholders
- Proactively pipeline talent, manage direct applications and improve the client’s overall hiring processes and candidate experience
- Deliver data-driven reporting and analytics, market insights and hiring forecasts to your client stakeholders
- Maintain regular communication with Pivotal leadership for guidance, development, and operational support
- Use AI tools and automation to streamline recruitment tasks and optimise outcomes for your client
- Support Pivotal’s wider Embedded and Recruitment team by sharing insights, learnings, and best practices
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Your Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years’ in-house in a Talent Partner / Talent Acquisition role
- Media/Marketing recruitment experience is preferred
- Strong stakeholder management skills and able to build credibility and influence hiring managers effectively
- Experience delivering a high volume of hires
- Comfortable operating as a trusted partner embedded within a client, handling direct hiring needs
- Strong organisational skills with experience reporting on hiring metrics and pipeline activity
- AI-forward mindset: ready to leverage new technology to enhance your workflow and delivery
- Commercial awareness and problem solving approach
Why Pivotal
At Pivotal, we blend high performance with people-first values. We empower you with the tools, flexibility, and development to thrive.
Compensation & Benefits
- Package aligned to early stage in-house Talent Partner roles
- Bonus linked to client satisfaction and delivery success
- Pension contributions and standard employee benefits
- Full access to Pivotal’s training, development and AI tools to support delivery and career growth.
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Career Development
- Clear, structured progression within Pivotal’s Embedded function and wider business
- Bespoke induction and continuous professional development focused on stakeholder management, talent strategy, and AI-led recruitment best practices
- Regular check-ins and development planning with your Pivotal Director
- Opportunity to gain multi-sector in-house experience through different Embedded placements over time
Work & Life Balance
Employed by Pivotal, with benefits including:
- Hybrid working: 3 office days per week, typically split between client offices and Pivotal’s offices
- Flexible working hours where client schedules permit (7:30–9am start, 4:30–6pm finish)
- 4pm Friday finishes
- Weekly wellbeing hour
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Pivotal is passionate about building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status
Application Process
To apply, please apply via LinkedIn to ensure a consistent screening process.
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