James Andalan

Specialist Area

I specialize in Contracting recruitment across corporate functions within Financial Services and Commerce & Industry. Drawing on my experience managing complex, high-volume, and project-based hiring, I work closely with clients to understand their immediate workforce needs and connect them with the right talent. My approach is grounded in strong stakeholder partnership, practical market insights, and efficient delivery, particularly during periods of transformation, restructuring, maternity cover, and peak demand. I support solutions including Agency Contracting, Fixed-Term Contracts, Payroll Parking, Project Hiring, and Background Screening.

My Advice

A career does not always follow a straight path, and the right opportunity may come in a different form from what you originally expected. I believe in staying open-minded while being intentional about every career move. Contract roles, new projects, and unfamiliar responsibilities can provide valuable exposure, strengthen transferable skills, and lead to longer-term opportunities. Understand what you bring to the table, be honest about what you still need to develop, and choose opportunities that allow you to grow without losing sight of your professional identity.

My Background

With 15 years of recruitment experience across agency, in-house, and RPO environments, I bring extensive experience in end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, high-volume delivery, and project hiring. My background spans Technology, Banking & Finance, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Compliance, and Business Support, with previous specialist experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, and Architecture. Having supported both specialised and large-scale hiring programmes, I am now bringing this experience into the Contracting market, where I support clients with flexible workforce requirements while developing strong, long-term relationships with candidates and stakeholders.