The Senior Contract Recruiter will lead end-to-end recruitment for our Go-To-Market (Sales, Pre-Sales, Post-Sales) and G&A business units across our international business (EMEA). In this 4-month contract role, you will partner directly with senior leadership to build pipeline, drive hiring momentum, and execute talent acquisition strategies in a fast-paced environment. You will own candidate sourcing, screening, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and maintaining alignment with UK employment standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted strategic advisor to UK hiring managers across GTM (Enterprise Sales, Solution Engineering, Customer Success) and G&A (Finance, Legal, HR), aligning hiring strategies with business priorities.
- Full-Lifecycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from kickoff intake meetings to offer extension and onboarding handoff.
- Sourcing Strategy: Design and execute targeted direct-sourcing campaigns utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, specialized UK job boards, and professional networks to pipeline top-tier commercial and corporate talent.
- Assessment & Screening: Conduct rigorous competency-based and behavioral screenings to evaluate candidate alignment with job requirements and company culture.
- Candidate Experience: Deliver a seamless, transparent, and high-touch experience for candidates, ensuring prompt feedback and ongoing communication.
- Process Excellence & Compliance: Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), manage interview scheduling, and ensure full compliance with UK employment laws and right-to-work regulations.
- Market Insights: Provide hiring managers with real-time insights on UK talent market dynamics, compensation benchmarks, and competitive landscapes.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 7+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience, with proven success hiring within GTM (Sales, Pre-Sales, Customer Success/Post-Sales) and G&A functions.
- Seniority Level: Demonstrated track record operating at a P4 / Senior Recruiter level, managing high-volume or complex senior roles independently.
- International Market Expertise: Deep knowledge of the EMEA recruitment landscape, compensation structures, and UK labor standards/employment legislation.
- Sourcing Skills: Advanced direct-sourcing capabilities with a track record of engaging passive talent in competitive markets.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and hiring managers in a fast-paced setting.
- ATS Proficiency: Hands-on expertise using modern Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and sourcing tools.
- Contract Readiness: Immediate availability to commit to a full-time, 4-month contract in the UK.
- Prior experience delivering in both fast-growth tech/SaaS environments and agency backgrounds.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Method of Application: Apply online.
Application Window: The application window is expected to close at least 5 days from the posting date. The application was posted on 09/23/2026.
Benefits and perks listed above may vary based on the nature of your employment with Talkdesk.
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