HR & Talent Manager
Our client is an early‑stage, high‑growth business operating at the intersection of media, technology, and community. They’re looking for a HR & Talent Manager to join their team who can establish and grow their HR Function. With growth accelerating, there is a clear need for them to build strong foundations around people, culture, and capability and this role has been created to own and shape that journey from the ground up.
About the Role
As HR & Talent Manager, you will take full ownership of the people function in a fast‑moving, early‑stage environment. This is an opportunity to be the first dedicated HR and talent hire, working closely with the leadership team to design, build, and deliver people practices that enable growth.
The role is broad and hands‑on, spanning recruitment, HR operations, performance, and day‑to‑day people matters. You will be moving between strategic thinking and practical execution, bringing structure where it adds value while maintaining pace and flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish clear, proportionate HR processes suited to a growing business.
- Own employment contracts, HR systems, and employee records.
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law and relevant regulations.
- Deliver effective onboarding and offboarding experiences.
- Support managers with performance management, feedback, and development.
- Contribute to progression frameworks and career structures.
- Handle employee relations matters with sound judgement and discretion.
- Support compensation benchmarking and review processes.
- Lead end‑to‑end recruitment across a wide range of roles.
- Support broader operational needs in a small, hands‑on team.
- Identify people or organisational gaps and address them proactively.
- Partner with leaders on organisational structure and culture as the business grows.
About You
We’re looking for an ambitious, pragmatic HR and Talent professional who thrives in early‑stage or high‑growth environments. You’ll be someone who can take ownership, operate with low ego and high standards, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity. You’ll be able to bring sound judgement, strong organisation, and clear communication to everything you do.
Requirements:
- Solid HR and recruitment experience gained in a start‑up, scale‑up, or high‑growth business.
- Demonstrated experience hiring technical or specialist roles.
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.
- Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders and engaging candidates directly.
- Strong organisational skills and calmness under pressure.
- A pragmatic approach that balances structure with speed.
- Willingness to take ownership of whatever needs doing to help the business succeed.
- Motivation to build something from an early stage and grow with it.
- Educated to Degree level
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
