Talent / HR Lead

Position

Head of Talent, Talent Acquisition Manager, HR Director. Owns the hiring function or the HR function that sponsors it. Judged on time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality and retention.

Place

UK construction and infrastructure businesses, often with an in-house TA function under pressure to reduce agency spend while improving quality.

Path

Career HR or in-house TA, often with prior agency experience. Has built or inherited PSLs. Has a pragmatic view on agencies but is selective. Frustrated by inconsistent agency standards.

Preferences

Email and structured proposals. Active on LinkedIn. Responds to evidence-led content (case studies, NPS, retention data). Wants to see a clear methodology, not generic claims.