Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

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About Synpulse
At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we've been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting-edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide. What sets us apart is our people. At Synpulse, we cultivate a collaborative, high-impact culture where initiative and creativity are valued. With 21 offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, we bring together diverse perspectives and talents. We believe innovation thrives where everyone feels they belong and can contribute. Our core values – Embrace, Drive, Achieve – shape how we work and grow. We don’t just offer jobs – we offer the opportunity to grow, make a difference, and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of financial services. Ready to go further? Let’s unleash your growth — together
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Overview
We are seeking a proactive, innovative and dependable Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the UK recruitment function at Synpulse. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC), with the potential to extend or convert to a permanent role. In this role, you will combine headhunting, storytelling, and consulting to attract top-tier talent and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. Your mission will be to connect the best talent in the market with Synpulse while acting as a trusted partner to the business and help shape the future of our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the recruiting function for the London office and work closely with hiring managers and the leadership team to understand hiring needs and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience at every stage of the process while championing the Synpulse employer brand.
• Train and support interviewers to ensure a consistent and high-quality interview experience, following established recruitment processes and best practices.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, qualification, and process management.
• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, social media channels, and alternative search techniques.
• Build and maintain talent pools to create candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Track, measure, and report on recruiting metrics, consistently utilizing and maintaining data within our ATS (HiBob).
• Provide market insights on industry and competitor talent trends.
• Primarily focus on recruitment in the UK, while actively collaborating with colleagues across the EU region to provide support where needed, fostering a strong, connected, and high-performing recruiting team aligned with business priorities.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience (or equivalent experience), ideally within an agency or in-house environment, managing the full 360° recruitment lifecycle.
• Experience working in consulting, banking or insurance is highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead recruitment efforts, build talent pipelines, and advise hiring managers effectively.
• Experience working in a high-growth or scaling organization, with the ability to adapt to fast-paced change.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, able to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with ATS systems (experience with HiBob is a plus) and using recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has relevant recruiting experience and demonstrated success

Key Behaviours / Competencies

• Proactive, resourceful, and solution oriented. Essential for leading recruitment and anticipating hiring needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Critical for engaging with candidates and hiring managers at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills. Needed to manage multiple priorities, recruitment campaigns, and processes efficiently.

Requirements

• Office Presence: This role is based in London, and regular in-office presence is expected to effectively lead recruitment activities, collaborate with hiring managers, and engage with colleagues. Some flexibility for hybrid working is supported.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of additional European languages is advantageous.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

Job Benefits

Why us: A unique opportunity to shape the UK office through participating in internal initiatives (For example, marketing, CSR and DE&I) Innovative team bonus scheme following our "One Spirit" approach. Hybrid working environment Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays in England Pension: 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution Paid time off for volunteering (2 days per year) Private medical insurance with dental care through Vitality Life insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 mental health support Interest free season ticket loan. Access to the Cycle scheme and Tech scheme