Global Head Of Talent Acquisition & Operations

TL;DR

Global Head Of Talent Acquisition & Operations (HR Recruiting): Leading a global team to shape and deliver end-to-end hiring strategy focused on technology, data, and banking talent acquisition with an accent on strategic leadership, AI integration, and data-driven decision-making. Focus on reinventing talent acquisition practices, stakeholder collaboration, and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring journey.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, United Kingdom

Salary: £104,992 - £123,520

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services corporation committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting customers, colleagues, and communities.

What you will do

• Lead a global multi-functional team of senior talent acquisition and operational leaders with a clear vision for success and innovation.
• Define and implement a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth, transformation, and workforce planning.
• Drive the evolution of hiring practices by integrating AI, automation, and market intelligence.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders on workforce planning, critical hiring, and organizational design.
• Maintain strong external relationships to stay informed on key talent cohorts important to business success.
• Build a data ecosystem for recruitment analytics ensuring risk, governance, and compliance in a regulated financial environment.

Requirements

• Location: Hybrid work in Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, or London, United Kingdom
• Proven leadership in scaled talent acquisition strategy and operations.
• Experience balancing strategic foresight with operational rigor and technology integration.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Passion for inclusive hiring and data-driven strategy delivery.
• Ability to lead with empathy and foster a culture of development and high performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution up to 15% and annual performance-related bonus.
• Share schemes including free shares and lifestyle-adaptable benefits.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and wellbeing initiatives.
• Generous parental leave policies and commitment to disability confidence and workplace adjustments.
• Supportive environment promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.