HR and Talent Manager

Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in the office)
Reports to: Head of HR
Job Type: Full-time

About Artefact

Artefact is a new generation of data service provider, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing, dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.

Our broad range of data-driven solutions in digital marketing and data consulting are designed to meet our clients’ specific needs, always conceived with a business-centric approach and delivered with tangible results. Our data-driven services are built upon the deep AI expertise we’ve acquired with our 1000+ client base around the globe. 

Our rapidly growing team of 2000+ experts across 23 offices worldwide brings together state-of-the-art technologies, lean AI methodologies, and a culture of excellence to accelerate digital transformation for over 1000 clients.

The Role

As HR and Talent Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the success of Artefact UK by attracting, hiring, and supporting top talent, while helping to create a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture. This hybrid role blends recruitment and resourcing with broader HR generalist responsibilities and is central to our growth and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for junior to mid-level roles, ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to proactively build strong talent pipelines in alignment with business strategy and headcount plans.
• Manage advertising, screening, interviewing, and offer stages.
• Lead employer branding initiatives via social media, events, and our careers platform.
• Track recruitment metrics and generate insights (time to hire, role fill rates, pipeline health, etc.).

Resourcing & Workforce Planning

• Own the resourcing process: track resourcing requests, manage Artefact’s internal resourcing system, and ensure project teams are optimally staffed.
• Monitor team utilisation, future project pipelines, and bench availability.
• Keep key stakeholders informed of current and forecasted resourcing needs.
• Manage associate contractor engagement, including sourcing, IR35 compliance, contracting, onboarding, and offboarding.

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Serve as the main point of contact for day-to-day HR matters, providing guidance to managers and employees across the business.
• Manage and coordinate the performance appraisal process, including timelines, documentation, and follow-ups.
• Support employee benefits by liaising with providers and ensuring employees are well-informed and supported.
• Oversee visa sponsorships and right-to-work processes, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
• Support and advise on employee relations (ER) cases, including absence management, informal grievances, and performance matters, escalating when needed.
• Assist in updating and implementing HR policies, ensuring alignment with current employment law and best practice.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.

Talent & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with the Head of HR and key business stakeholders to ensure people processes align with company needs and culture.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve employee engagement, wellbeing, happiness and  D&I communications, initiatives and activities.
• Keep informed on industry and employment trends and recommend process improvements.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 -5 years of experience, ideally within a technology, digital, agency, or creative environment.
• Proven experience in recruitment, particularly for digital marketing and/or technology roles.
• Strong understanding of resourcing and workforce planning.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work at pace with a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build credibility across all levels.
• Experience managing contractors and understanding IR35 is advantageous.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

Why Join Artefact?

• A dynamic, inclusive, and fast-paced working environment.
• Meaningful opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working with 2-3 office days per week.
• Join a talented, ambitious team focused on cutting-edge data and digital transformation.