Talent Acquisition Partner - Contingent

Overview

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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.

• Contingent Hiring Delivery:
  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

• Governance & Compliance:
  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

• Supplier & Cost Management:
  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

• Candidate Experience & Delivery Excellence:
  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

• Data, Reporting & Performance:
  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

• Talent Pipeline & Market Engagement:
  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

• Tools & Process Optimisation:
  Use ATS and internal systems (e.g. Workday) to manage hiring activity and maintain data integrity
• Leverage sourcing tools (e.g. Linked In, Boolean search) to maximise talent reach
• Identify opportunities to improve contingent hiring processes, governance, and efficiency

• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
  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

• Degree educated or equivalent experience
• Experience with in 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…