Talent and HR Coordinator
6 MONTH CONTRACT
Hybrid – office based in London Bridge
70% Talent Coordination, 30% HR Coordination
Our client is is a leading global security engineering company, specialising in designing, building, and running security systems.
They are a closely-knit team that encourages debate and collaboration with the aim of achieving the best results for our clients. They celebrate both individual and team achievements – whether that is in the office, after hours or through our charitable actions.
A global community, chasing one goal. International hubs are strategically placed, teams collaborate to provide clients with an industry-leading service and the most ingenious security solutions.
As the industry leader in terms of innovative thinking, they seek to work with the stars of the future across a wide range of career opportunities. They place equal importance on creating a company culture that is highly rewarding, inspiring, and fun.
Looking for a People & Talent Coordinator to help shape how they attract, hire, and support talent across our international hubs.
This is a hybrid role combining end-to-end talent acquisition with broader HR exposure across the employee lifecycle, working closely with the HR team to deliver a seamless and high-quality people experience.
You’ll play a key role in not only hiring great talent but also improving how we work—through process optimisation, data-driven decision-making, and the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as our global ATS.
If you enjoy operating across both talent acquisition and HR and want to make a meaningful impact in a growing, globally connected business, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible and influential role.
What you will do
Talent Acquisition (approx. 70%)
Partner with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to define hiring needs and deliver effective, scalable recruitment strategies.
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple regions, from sourcing through to offer and onboarding.
Proactively source and engage high-quality candidates using a range of channels (LinkedIn, referrals, networking, direct outreach).
Deliver an excellent candidate experience, building strong relationships and maintaining engagement throughout the process.
Lead offer management, including negotiation and coordination of contracts and onboarding
Use data and market insights to continuously improve hiring outcomes and decision-making.
People & HR Support (approx. 30%)
Support key areas of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, HR operations, and generalist HR activities.
Collaborate with the HR team to ensure alignment between recruitment, onboarding, and wider people processes.
Contribute to HR initiatives and projects, including process improvements, policy updates, and people programmes.
Provide support across HR operations as needed, ensuring a consistent and high-quality employee experience.
Systems, Process & Transformation
Assist in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as our new global ATS, from requirements gathering through to rollout.
Map and optimise recruitment workflows, introducing automation and scalable processes.
Oversee data migration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and minimal disruption.
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting, tracking key metrics such as time-to-hire, pipeline health, and candidate experience.
Drive continuous improvement across talent and HR processes, with a strong focus on efficiency and data-led decision-making.
Support general HR operations, providing cover for core HR activities as needed across the employee lifecycle.
What we are looking for
We’re particularly interested in candidates who have combined talent acquisition with broader HR or people operations experience.
Proven experience in in-house talent acquisition, ideally in a scaling, global, or professional services environment.
Experience partnering with stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions.
Strong sourcing capability, with a track record of identifying and engaging high-quality talent.
Exposure to HR or people operations, including onboarding and employee lifecycle support.
Hands-on experience with an ATS (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar such as Workday, Greenhouse, or Lever).
Confidence using data and reporting to improve hiring performance and processes.
Experience working across multiple regions or international teams is highly desirable.
A continuous improvement mindset, with interest or experience in systems, process optimisation, or automation.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commercial awareness and adaptability, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
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