As AI becomes more deeply embedded in talent acquisition, the recruiter’s role is evolving.
With technology increasingly supporting tasks such as sourcing, screening, scheduling and initial assessment, recruiters are spending less time on process execution and more time applying the skills that AI can’t replicate: judgement, relationship-building and strategic advice.
At RecFest UK, a panel of talent leaders from Booking.com, Kwaspen, EY, Amazon and BT Group come together to explore what this evolution looks like in practice, and what it means for the future of the profession.
Redefining the role of the recruiter
To explore the shift from recruiter to Talent Architect, we have to examine how the role is becoming more strategic and human-centric as AI takes on more operational work.
By combining human insight with AI-driven intelligence, recruiters can support better hiring decisions, strengthen candidate experience and become trusted partners to the business.
Balancing technology with human expertise
As organisations continue to adopt AI across recruitment, the conversation turns to where human expertise adds the greatest value.
The panel explores how recruiters are redefining their skillsets, where empathy and professional judgement remain essential, and how organisations can strike the right balance between automation and human connection throughout the hiring process.
A conversation about the future of talent acquisition
Featuring perspectives from leaders across global organisations, this panel offers an opportunity to explore how the recruiter role is changing – and how talent professionals can continue to create value as AI becomes an increasingly important part of recruitment.
Watch the full RecFest UK session to hear Kanwar Kohli, Lia De Kruif, Matthew Jeffery, Cath Possamai and Raj Gill discuss the evolution of the recruiter, the rise of the Talent Architect and the skills that will shape the future of talent acquisition.