Senior G&A Recruiter (8-month FTC)

As a Senior G&A Recruiter at Talentful, your primary responsibility will involve finding and attracting world-class talent for our clients, particularly in Risk and Compliance roles. You'll utilize various sourcing techniques and work closely with one client at a time to deeply understand their culture. In addition, fostering strong relationships with senior stakeholders is vital, as you'll guide them on best talent practices to optimize their recruitment strategy.

To excel as a Senior G&A Recruiter at Talentful, candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in Risk and Compliance recruitment, preferably with at least one year of in-house recruitment experience. Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior figures, along with exceptional communication abilities, will set you up for success in this role. Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills are also key qualifications.

At Talentful, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment designed for professional growth. As a Senior G&A Recruiter, you will collaborate with experienced colleagues and be part of a culture that values knowledge sharing and best practices. The flexibility of hybrid or remote working arrangements also allows you to tailor your work-life balance, making it an ideal place for talent professionals.

Talentful is unique due to our commitment to innovative recruitment solutions tailored for high-growth technology companies. We act as an extension of in-house talent functions and focus on making cultural matches that enhance both candidate and corporate experiences. Our partnerships with leading tech companies like Alphabet and Microsoft mean you will be at the forefront of transforming talent acquisition while working alongside some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry.

As a Senior G&A Recruiter at Talentful, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including robust learning and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, healthcare options, and wellness allowance contributions. We also provide enhanced parental leave and retirement plans to support your future needs, demonstrating our commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

In answering this question, discuss specific projects where you recruited for Risk and Compliance roles. Highlight your understanding of the particular skill sets needed in this area and any unique challenges you've faced. Bringing in metrics or outcomes achieved can also help demonstrate your effectiveness in these types of roles.

Discuss strategies you've utilized to foster strong relationships with senior stakeholders, such as regular communication, understanding their business needs, and providing value-added insights. Specifically mentioning experiences that demonstrate successful collaboration will show your ability to connect and engage effectively with top-level management.

Be prepared to discuss various sourcing techniques such as leveraging LinkedIn, industry events, and networking. Highlight any innovative or creative strategies you've employed, emphasizing the importance of each method in building your talent pipeline, particularly in niche areas like Risk and Compliance.

Answer this by explaining how you immerse yourself in a company's culture as a Senior G&A Recruiter. Discuss methods for evaluating cultural fit through candidate assessments, interviews, or feedback mechanisms with stakeholders. Providing examples of successful placements based on cultural alignment would enhance your response.

Mention specific recruitment metrics you focus on such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction scores. Explain how analyzing these metrics can guide your strategies to improve recruitment processes. Sharing case studies where improved metrics led to tangible benefits for previous employers would be very impactful.

Choose a memorable instance and outline the problem, action steps you took, and the results. This structure will showcase your problem-solving skills and resilience in overcoming obstacles, a crucial quality for a Senior Recruiter.

Demonstrate openness to feedback by discussing how you incorporate it into your recruitment process to adjust strategies and improve results. Providing an example illustrating a successful adjustment based on feedback will highlight your adaptability and commitment to stakeholder satisfaction.

Discuss your familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and other recruitment technologies. Share how you leverage these tools to enhance efficiency and candidate experience while facilitating better communication with clients and candidates.

Highlight your commitment to continuous learning through industry events, webinars, LinkedIn groups, or following influential blogs. Mention any professional organizations you belong to, and how you apply this knowledge in practice to stay ahead of recruitment trends.

Craft your response around your alignment with Talentful's mission and values. Express enthusiasm for contributing to a cutting-edge recruitment consultancy and your desire to work with top technology companies. Articulating how your experience and motivations fit Talentful’s vision will resonate well with interviewers.