With more than 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, Soay Talent is committed to helping organisations achieve their strategic goals by optimising and enhancing their talent acquisition functions.
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Founded and led by Simon Stoker, whose background spans leading talent teams across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and India, we bring a global perspective and hands-on experience to every engagement.
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At Soay Talent, we understand the complexities and challenges of building effective recruitment strategies. Our approach is rooted in providing actionable insights and practical recommendations that help you identify inefficiencies, uncover opportunities for improvement, and ensure your recruitment practices are closely aligned with your business objectives.
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We specialise in audit and advisory services designed to support organisations at every stage of the talent acquisition journey from strategy and design, to execution and continuous improvement.
Whether you need a fresh perspective, some expert analysis, or straightforward recommendations, we’re here to help you improve your recruitment and realise your team's and organisation’s potential, one practical step at a time.
Our Approach
At Soay Talent, we believe that realising potential comes through genuine partnership. It is not just simple assessment, we collaborate closely with your team to co-create solutions that drive both immediate impact and lasting success.
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True Partnership
We work alongside your HR leaders and business stakeholders, combining your business knowledge with our specialised expertise. This collaborative approach ensures that insights and recommendations reflect your unique context and challenges.
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Clarity and Practicality
We translate complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions. Our recommendations are:
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Easy to understand - Presented in straightforward language without unnecessary jargon
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Simple to implement - Designed to work with your existing resources and capabilities
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Prioritised for impact - Organised to help you focus on what matters most​
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Balanced Perspective
Our approach balances quick wins with strategic transformation:
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Immediate value - We identify opportunities for rapid improvement
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Long-term success - We build sustainable frameworks to set you up for the future