Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D

Overview

In this role you will lead R&D hiring (Engineering and Product) across the UK and India, shaping the brief and setting realistic expectations on timelines and compensation. You will move beyond traditional posting to proactively source diverse, high-calibre talent and influence hiring managers with market data. You’ll coach on rigorous, inclusive assessment and integrate AI into sourcing and reporting to raise hiring quality. This position sits at the intersection of talent strategy and growth, contributing to Matillion’s mission in the AI data economy. You’ll work with cross‑functional partners to accelerate hiring while maintaining high standards and pace.

Pay / Benefits

• Company Equity
• 30 days holiday + bank holiday
• 5 days paid volunteering leave
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Own an Engineering and Product requisition load across the UK and India, setting sourcing quality and assessment rigour benchmarks.
• Proactively headhunt through direct outreach, communities, and networks to maximise direct hires.
• Apply market insights to challenge hiring managers and align hires with business needs and timing.
• Coach hiring managers on assessment best practices to ensure rigorous, inclusive processes.
• Build and use AI in daily recruitment activities, from sourcing to reporting.
• Contribute to broader TA strategy through high-impact projects like employer branding, DEI, and process improvement.

Key requirements

• Significant talent acquisition experience, especially in a B2B technology environment with track record in technical hiring.
• Experience recruiting in the UK and India and understanding market differences.
• Use of market data to drive efficient hiring and influence stakeholders.
• Credibility to advise and influence senior stakeholders up to VP level with evidence.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to tie hires to business rationale.
• High ownership and accountability in work and partnerships.
• Resilient, quality-focused, and comfortable with pace and ambiguity.

• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Coaching and collaboration
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Talent acquisition for technical roles (engineering/product)
• Market intelligence and data-driven hiring
• Direct sourcing and headhunting

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