
Global Commissioning · Whitstable
The Talent Partner supports the Head of Talent in delivering a fast, efficient, and scalable recruitment service across the UK and Europe. This role is responsi...
The Talent Partner supports the Head of Talent in delivering a fast, efficient, and scalable recruitment service across the UK and Europe. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end hiring for engineering, commissioning, and project-based roles while building strong talent pipelines to support rapid organisational growth. The Talent Partner will ensure all recruitment activity aligns with established processes, workforce planning needs, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Delivery
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for permanent, fixed-term, and contract positions across engineering, commissioning, and project delivery teams.
Take detailed role briefs from hiring managers and support the creation of accurate job descriptions and role scopes.
Source candidates using a mix of job boards, LinkedIn, talent pools, referrals, and proactive headhunting.
Screen candidates for technical skills, project experience, cultural fit, and right-to work compliance.
Coordinate interviews, assessments, and feedback with hiring managers.
Support salary benchmarking and offer preparation to ensure competitive and consistent packages.
Talent Pipeline & Workforce Support
Build and maintain active talent pipelines for key roles such as commissioning engineers, MEP engineers, QA/QC personnel, PMs, and site-based technicians.
Maintain visibility of upcoming project staffing needs and ensure candidate pipelines align with resourcing forecasts provided by the Head of Talent.
Support mobilisation activities for deployed personnel, ensuring documentation, compliance, and onboarding steps are met.
Process, Systems & Compliance
Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidates, hiring workflows, and reporting accurately.
Ensure all recruitment processes follow internal policies, including compliance checks, right-to-work verification, contractor documentation, and GDPR standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
Build strong relationships with hiring managers across Operations, Engineering, and Project Delivery functions.
Provide regular updates on vacancies, pipeline status, and risks to delivery.
Liaise with recruitment agencies when required, ensuring competitive rates and high-quality candidate submissions.
Employer Brand & Market Engagement
Help promote the company’s employer brand by ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality candidate interactions.
Support social media hiring campaigns, job advert optimisation, and participation in industry events or networking activity.
Stay updated on market trends, salary insights, and competitor hiring activity within the technical and data centre sectors.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
Experience recruiting in engineering, technical, construction, or data centre environments.
Strong track record managing multiple vacancies in a fast-paced or scaling organisation.
Ability to source and engage passive talent through proactive methods.
Understanding of international hiring or experience recruiting across multiple European countries.
Knowledge of right-to-work compliance, contractor documentation, and mobilisation requirements.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
Experience supporting data centre commissioning or critical infrastructure recruitment.
Experience with ATS systems in a growing organisation.
Familiarity with European labour markets and basic employment regulations.
Personal Attributes
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable working with ambiguity.
Collaborative team player with a commitment to delivering a positive candidate and manager experience.
Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
Able to balance speed of delivery with quality and compliance.
As our Human Resources Business Partner at Global Commissioning, you will play a crucial role in aligning our HR strategies with business goals and cultivating a positive and productive work environment. You will partner with senior management to implement effective HR policies and practices, provide expert guidance on workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations, and drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational performance. You will work alongside another HRBP and closely with our Chief People Officer (CPO) to deliver comprehensive HR solutions. Full-time (5 days in the office) Based at our Head Office in Whitstable Primary Responsibilities Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with company directors to understand their goals and objectives, and develop HR strategies that support business growth and development Provide strategic input o workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design Act as a trusted advisor to management on all HR-related matters Employee Relations: Manage employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures Promote a positive work environment and culture by addressing employee concerns and encouraging open communication Performance Management: Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, appraisals, and development plans Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on performance-related issues Talent Development: Identify training and development needs within the company and implement effective programs to address them Support career development initiatives and succession planning efforts HR Policy and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures Organisational Development: Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall organisational effectiveness Facilitate change management processes and support organisational transformation efforts International Compliance: Assist with visa and work permit applications to ensure employees working abroad remain compliant Monitor and manage international employment regulations to support global mobility Provide guidance on international assignments to ensure smooth transitions for employees working abroad This is an outline description of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job. This is not an exhaustive list, and the post-holder might be expected to undertake any other duties across the wider organisation commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post-holder has the necessary experience and/or training. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field, or minimum CIPD Level 5 qualified Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proven problem-solving and conflict resolutions abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively Proficient with HRIS
About us GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help! And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! The role We are seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Partner to join our new hub in Lisbon. You will be primarily responsible for driving the recruitment of exceptional talent across our Product Development (PD) functions. This role requires a good understanding of the PD talent market and the ability to build strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers. You will also have the opportunity to support the wider Talent Acquisition team with hiring across other global locations. We operate a hybrid work model, and this role will be based in our brand-new Lisbon office. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds: flexibility and the chance to collaborate in a brand new office environment with other GeeCees. 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WHAT EXCITES YOU * The opportunity to play a significant role in the growth of our growing and thriving hub in Lisbon. * The chance to focus on recruiting for impactful PD teams. * Leveraging your deep understanding of the PD talent landscape to attract exceptional individuals. * Building strong relationships with hiring managers and contributing directly to their team's success. * Being part of a collaborative and supportive global Talent Acquisition team. * The prospect of contributing to the continued success of a rapidly growing FinTech company. WHAT EXCITES US * Experience as an in-house Talent Acquisition Partner or Recruiter, with a track record of successfully hiring for Product Development roles (Software Development Engineers, Product Managers, etc.) * Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle with direct sourcing skills and experience utilising various sourcing tools and techniques. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. * Data-driven approach, using data and insights to support hiring strategies * Commitment to creating a positive and inclusive candidate experience. Base salary range: € 24,000- € 36,000 (gross), (including 13th and 14th salary). Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. 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(SOME OF) THE GOOD STUFF * Wellbeing - stay healthy with dedicated support and medical cover * Work away scheme - gives you the option to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period * Adaptive Working - allows you to work flexibly, around your lifestyle * Equity - all permanently employed GCs get equity to help you make a valuable contribution * Parental leave - to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventure * Learning Budget - lead your own development with an annual learning budget * Time off - generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days (‘GC Fridays’) LIFE AT GOCARDLESS We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. 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If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here Sustainability We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment, leaving a more sustainable world for future generations. Check out our sustainability action plan here. Find out more about Life at GoCardless via Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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