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Talent Acquisition Partner - Contingent Hiring

United Kingdom, Belfast Employment contract · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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The Talent Acquisition team at Kainos is responsible for delivering a high-quality, efficient, and compliant recruitment service aligned to Business Unit (BU) workforce demand. Operating across the UK & Ireland, Europe, and North America, we partner with the business to deliver a best-in-class contingent workforce solution through a blend of direct sourcing and approved supplier channels. As a Talent Acquisition Partner (Senior Associate) - 6 months Fixed Term, you will play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of contingent hiring. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to attract, engage, and onboard high-calibre contract talent, ensuring a seamless and compliant experience throughout.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver contingent hiring aligned to commercial priorities and workforce demand
  • Partner with stakeholders, Workforce Planning, and Contingent Workforce teams to understand hiring needs by capability, location, and contract type
  • Execute sourcing strategies using a mix of direct sourcing and approved suppliers
  • Ensure all contingent hiring activity complies with Kainos procedure and regulatory requirements
  • Adhere to processes covering supplier engagement, rate approvals, onboarding, and audit controls
  • Maintain accurate and auditable records across the full contingent hiring lifecycle
  • Operate a ‘direct-first’ approach, leveraging suppliers where appropriate
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, speed, and compliance
  • Support cost-effective delivery through rate benchmarking and adherence to rate cards
  • Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all contingent channels
  • Ensure alignment to Kainos processes, values, and governance standards
  • Act as an escalation point for issues impacting candidates or supplier delivery
  • Use MI and reporting to track delivery performance (e.g. time-to-fill, cost, supplier effectiveness)
  • Support data-driven discussions with stakeholders to improve outcomes
  • Identify and proactively address risks or blockers to delivery
  • Build and maintain contractor talent pipelines to reduce reliance on reactive hiring
  • Partner with suppliers to access diverse, high-quality talent pools
  • Contribute to employer branding and market engagement activities
  • Use ATS and internal systems (e.g. Workday) to manage hiring activity and maintain data integrity
  • Leverage sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn, Boolean search) to maximise talent reach
  • Identify opportunities to improve contingent hiring processes, governance, and efficiency
  • Work cross-functionally with TA, HR, and business stakeholders
  • Share insights on supplier performance, market trends, and best practice
  • Contribute to initiatives focused on improving contingent workforce governance and delivery

Requirements

  • Degree educated or equivalent experience
  • Experience within Talent Acquisition or agency recruitment with strong exposure to contingent hiring
  • Strong understanding of contingent workforce models and supplier-led recruitment
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements relating to contingent hiring (e.g. right to work, background checks)
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience managing sourcing strategies across both direct and supplier channels
  • Strong commercial awareness, including cost management and rate alignment
  • Experience using MI to drive performance and inform decisions
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
  • Strong knowledge of recruitment systems and sourcing tools (ATS, LinkedIn, Boolean search)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Focus on continuous improvement and process optimisation

Nice to have

  • Experience working within a global organisation
  • Exposure to contingent workforce governance and audit processes
  • Knowledge of IR35 legislation and its application in contractor engagements
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