Talent Acquisition Specialist in Leeds

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with proven experience delivering permanent and contract hiring, supported by a strong working knowledge of IR35 legislation. This role will manage end-to-end recruitment within an internal TA function, partnering closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to deliver compliant, high‑quality hiring outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end in-house recruitment for permanent and contract roles, from role scoping through to offer and onboarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on perm vs contract hiring strategies.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Recruitment.
• Lead direct sourcing efforts using job boards, referrals, LinkedIn, and talent pooling.
• Manage recruitment agencies, including briefing, performance management, and rate negotiations.
• Ensure all hiring activity complies with UK employment law, IR35 regulations, and internal governance.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data in ATS and provide regular hiring updates and reports.
• Support onboarding processes, right-to-work checks, and background screening.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Proven in-house recruitment experience within a corporate or enterprise environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing both permanent and contract hiring.
• Hands-on experience and strong understanding of IR35 legislation and contractor engagement models.
• Experience working with PSCs, umbrella companies, and recruitment agencies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using ATS and recruitment systems.

Desirable

• Experience in IT, Digital, Technology, or professional services hiring.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Exposure to contingent workforce governance or audits.

Key Competencies

• Compliance-driven and detail-oriented.
• Commercially astute.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Strong ownership and accountability.

Why Join Us?

We’re a purpose‑driven organisation committed to creating positive impact and championing inclusion. You’ll join a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. We celebrate difference and believe diverse perspectives lead to stronger solutions. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — great talent comes from a variety of backgrounds. Your lived experience, unique strengths, and personal story matter — they help us design better outcomes for the communities we serve. We celebrate diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives, and believe these differences enable us to create meaningful impact. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fairness and inclusion for all, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team. Work on innovative projects in the public sector. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.