Talent Advisor

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services firm in Manchester that is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. The business is seeking a proactive, high-performing Talent Advisor to support its growing Technology & Data team.

This is a strategic, business-facing role - not just transactional recruitment. The successful candidate will bring a high-level recruiter skill set, strong stakeholder engagement, and a collaborative mindset. They will lead the full talent employee lifecycle, from sourcing and attraction through to onboarding and induction, with a focus on competency-based hiring and long-term capability building.

• Partner with senior leaders across Data and Technology to shape and deliver talent strategies aligned to business goals.
• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, including direct sourcing, selection, offer management, and onboarding.
• Design and implement competency-based hiring frameworks and interview guides.
• Deliver tailored onboarding and induction experiences for technical talent.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and L&D to support career pathways and internal mobility.
• Promote inclusive, team-based hiring practices and foster a collaborative hiring culture.
• Stay ahead of market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity.
• Represent the firm at tech events, meetups, and university partnerships.
• Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, compliant, and data-informed.

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or HR business partnering within tech/data functions.
• Strong sourcing capabilities, including direct search and passive candidate engagement.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and strategic business partnering.
• Familiarity with competency-based interviewing and assessment techniques.
• Commercially savvy, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with a focus on shared success

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in Manchester office, 2 days remote.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.