Recruitment Researcher

Key Responsibilities:

We’re looking for a flexible, detail‑obsessed Recruitment Researcher-ideally with experience at a search firm -to partner with multiple Talent Acquisition partners. You’ll own candidate mapping, sourcing, and market intel.

• Use deep-dive research techniques to build comprehensive search maps for active and passive candidates across all seniority levels.
• Track industry movements, competitor hires, and return market insights to the TA team
• Manage job postings on TeamTailor (ATS), headhunting for additional candidates as required by TA team.
• Brainstorm with the TA team on recruitment strategies and support TA with role intake calls.
• Lead multiple research assignments in parallel-and hit tight deadlines with consistent accuracy.
• Work independently and autonomously while partnering with the HR team, and stakeholders.
• Inform on market insights to help shape and drive recruitment strategy.

Your Experience:

• Minimum of 2–3 years in reputable search firm or senior-level TA research, especially within retained search firms.
• Proven strengths in mapping talent, identifying hidden candidates using a variety of methods, and delivering actionable market insights. Pragmatic and solutions-focused when research hits snags.
• Able to drive multiple campaigns simultaneously, prioritising without missing detail and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience using LinkedIn Recruiter (2+ years) and Boolean search expertise.
• Proven experience and comfort maintaining structured workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Ideally experience with TeamTailor or any other inhouse recruitment CRM programme.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Be able to work in an ambiguous environment.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.

• Experience across multiple industries or geographies (EMEA global scope is a strong plus).
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) with the ability to distil complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in either Mandarin or Cantonese is an added advantage.

We operate a hybrid model 3 days a week in office from Hammersmith which will be a crucial as we build the presence of the HR team. 

Please take note this role is a 12-month FTC.