Paul User
@pauluser9
Talent acquisition leader driving strategic hiring, stakeholder partnerships, and measurable recruitment outcomes.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a recruitment leader with over a decade of experience in candidate acquisition, stakeholder management, and end-to-end recruitment across high-end construction and insurance sectors. I lead and execute recruitment strategies, build business plans, present to senior leadership, and reduce agency dependency through direct sourcing and PSL management.
I deliver measurable results against KPIs, manage recruitment budgets, support onboarding and compliance, and strengthen early careers pipelines through school and college engagement. I combine practical recruiting tools (LinkedIn, job boards, CRM) with psychometric profiling and competency frameworks to secure high-calibre hires and drive business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
RW Armstrong Group
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years)
Lead end-to-end recruitment across four businesses, delivering timely, cost-effective hires and presenting recruitment strategy and KPI reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
Director
Fieldoaks Group
Apr 2020 - May 2024 (4 years 1 month)
Ran recruitment operations for high-end residential construction clients, overseeing client acquisition, financials, team leadership and compliance across temporary and permanent placements.
London Area Manager
The Shore Group
Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Directed recruitment operations and coached recruiters to meet KPIs for temporary and permanent placements while managing budgets and client relationships.
Location Manager / Senior Consultant
Rullion
Oct 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Delivered high-volume placements and managed accounts exceeding £700,000 annually through business development, candidate sourcing, and contract negotiation.
Motor Underwriter
Esure
Apr 2012 - Aug 2016 (4 years 4 months)
Managed motor insurance underwriting, assessing risk, pricing and fraud while liaising with claims, customer service and regulatory bodies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown college/institution
National Certificate, Public Services (Uniformed)
2007 -
Awarded the National Certificate in Public Services (Uniformed).
Unknown college/institution
GNVQ Intermediate, Business
2005 -
Grade: Pass
Completed a GNVQ Intermediate in Business (Pass).
Unknown secondary school (12 GCSEs)
GCSEs, General Secondary Education
Grade: A–C
Completed 12 GCSEs (grades A–C) including English, Maths, and Science.
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