Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

We’re looking for a highly credible, commercially minded Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead hiring across our US business.This is a high-impact, senior-facing role partnering directly with business leaders to shape hiring strategy, drive delivery, and improve how we attract and hire talent across M+C Saatchi Group.You’ll operate with a high degree of ownership - balancing hands-on delivery with stakeholder influence - bringing structure, pace, and clarity to hiring in a fast-moving, creatively led environment.About The RoleOwn Hiring Across the USLead end-to-end recruitment across multiple business areas and disciplinesDrive pace, structure and accountability across all hiring activityMaintain a focus on high direct hiring rates (85%+) and reduced reliance on agenciesDeliver consistently strong outcomes across both mid-level and senior hiresPartner and Influence Senior StakeholdersAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and hiring managersBring clarity to hiring priorities and challenge where needed to improve outcomesAlign stakeholders across teams, balancing competing priorities and driving decisionsElevate hiring practices through coaching, guidance, and clear expectationsImprove How We HireEmbed consistent, efficient and scalable hiring processesRaise the bar on candidate experience and hiring manager engagementEnsure hiring is aligned to both business needs and market realitiesBring structure to environments that need focus and prioritizationDrive Performance Through DataTrack and optimize key hiring metrics (time to fill, direct hiring, pipeline health)Use data and market insight to guide decision-making and improve deliveryProvide clear visibility of hiring activity and progress to senior stakeholdersOwn Agency Strategy and SpendManage agency partnerships where required, ensuring strong delivery and alignmentDrive a disciplined approach to agency usage, balancing speed, quality and costActively reduce unnecessary external spend by strengthening direct sourcingBuild Talent PipelinesPartner with the business to anticipate future hiring needsBuild and maintain proactive, high-quality talent pipelinesDevelop targeted attraction strategies across key skill areasABOUT YOUYou’re a senior, in-house recruiter who combines strong delivery with real stakeholder influence. You’re comfortable operating in fast-paced environments, managing complexity, and bringing structure where it’s needed.Your StrengthsProven experience leading hiring in a creative, agency, marketing or consulting environmentStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levelsA commercial mindset - balancing speed, quality, and costHands-on, delivery-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities at paceHighly organized, with a structured approach to problem-solvingData-driven, using insight to guide decisions and improve outcomesConfident communicator, both verbally and in writingWhy Join UsPlay a key role in shaping Talent Acquisition across the US businessWork directly with senior leaders across a highly creative global organizationHigh impact role with real ownership and visibilityWhat you'll getWe value our team and are committed to their success. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental, vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% annual employer match, generous paid time off including Summer Fridays and Holiday break, and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of choice. Salary range is $180,000-$200,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 07 June, midnight GMT. We may take the decision to close the role earlier should we receive a high number of applicants. We will review applications on a rolling basis so early submission is recommended.ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUPM+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).