About Aico, Mercur & AARO
Aico, Mercur, and AARO are leaders in Intelligent Finance Automation, Consolidation, and Performance Management, empowering finance teams with cutting-edge solutions for financial close, reconciliation, consolidation, reporting, and budgeting.
About the role
We are looking for a UK based Talent Acquisition Manager to own and lead the group-wide talent acquisition function across the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on role combining strategic ownership with day-to-day execution.
You will be responsible for the group hiring process, TA tools, careers pages, and recruitment agency partnerships, while also being actively involved in pre-boarding, onboarding, employer branding, and selected HR projects that enhance employee experience.
Key responsibilities
Group Talent Acquisition Ownership
* Own and continuously develop the group-wide hiring process across the UK and Europe
* Act as the owner of the Talent Acquisition system / ATS, including configuration, data quality, reporting, and continuous improvement
* Own and maintain careers pages and job posting processes
* Define and monitor recruitment KPIs and hiring standards at group level
Hiring & Stakeholder Partnership
* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for key roles across multiple European countries
* Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategies
* Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across the group
Recruitment Agency Management
* Own and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies
* Select, onboard, brief, and performance-manage agencies
* Negotiate terms and ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery
Pre-boarding & Onboarding
* Own and continuously improve pre-boarding and onboarding processes across the group
* Coordinate contracts, documentation, and onboarding logistics with HR and local partners
* Act as a key contact for new hires during their early journey
Employer Branding
* Drive and support employer branding initiatives across the UK and Europe
* Own recruitment-related content on the careers site and LinkedIn
* Support campaigns, talent communities, and recruitment marketing initiatives
HR & People Projects
* Support HR and People & Culture projects such as office events, engagement initiatives, and internal development activities
* Contribute to day-to-day people operations where needed
* Actively support initiatives that improve employee experience and culture
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally in a group or international environment
* Strong experience owning end-to-end hiring processes and TA tools (ATS)
* Experience hiring in the UK and across Europe
* Experience working with and managing recruitment agencies
* Genuine interest in HR, people operations, and employee experience
* Comfortable combining strategic ownership with hands-on execution
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Structured, proactive, and self-driven
What we offer
* Salary: approximately £80,000 (depending on experience)
* Hybrid work model
* Fully equipped home office
* 5% pension contribution
* 25 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
* Flexible working hours
* Private healthcare
* Wellness allowance: £400 per year
Intrigued?
If our pitch sparked your interest and your experience sounds like a good match, this could be a win–win. Please apply by 19 January 2026. We’ll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will fill the role as soon as we find the right person.
📩 Questions?
Kaisa Nuorivaara
Chief HR Officer
✉️ kaisa.nuorivaara@aico.ai