Head of Talent Acquisition at HRtechX

HRtechX

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about people? If so, you might be our next Head of Talent. ABOUT US HRtechX is a world leading HRtech community, connecting industry executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. We are a start-up on a growth journey who help leaders evolve and create stronger businesses through people and technology. We aim to address the challenges and opportunities for HR and HR Tech. We bring together the most influential executives, investors, and entrepreneurs to share their insights on how technology will shape the future of HR, as well as forge long lasting partnerships and client relationships. HRtechX is part of United Media (https://www.united-media.com/) which focuses on building large scale industry media and conferences products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, etc.  WHAT WE OFFER YOU As our Head of Talent, you get the unique opportunity to be a key player in building the greatest brand within Insurtech. By providing you with the ownership of our recruiting, we want to constantly push you out of your comfort zone ensuring you become an expert. You’ll be working out of our HQ in London and to ensure a never-ending growth curve, we provide you with: * An opportunity for getting operational experience in a start-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matters to the business * A chance to work closely together with the CEO on our recruiting strategy * Unlimited growth potential in our company - we strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally Watch this video with our founder to learn more about our thoughts on recruiting. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Your responsibilities will vary; however, some of them will be to: * Take ownership of all aspects of the recruitment process, including; role profiling, candidate sourcing, CV screening, assessment planning, creating interview scripts and conducting interviews * Build a strong employer brand and attracting both the obvious talents (what we call shouting talents) as well as the more covert talents (what we call whispering talents) * Own the execution of further developing and automating our recruiting processes * Improve our onboarding process in close collaboration with management WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU We expect that you take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments. You possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do. Moreover, you are humble and you share our passion for building and executing new businesses. While we have no preferences as to whether you have a background in HR, marketing, sales, or something completely different, we expect that you have an innate desire to get to know other people and learn, develop, and push yourself. If need be, we will teach you everything you need to know about recruiting. We do expect you to: * Work experience with outstanding performance * Have an UK work permit * Be curious about and have a genuine and deep passion for working with and understanding people * Want to spend your day speaking with people ranging from students to executives * Have a natural ability to make people feel comfortable around you STARTDATE Flexible Monday - Friday we work from our office (next to Victoria Station) and do not offer remote work.

Octopus Legacy

The Company We’re Octopus Legacy: one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country, part of the UK’s most exciting and best-trusted group (you may have heard of some of our sister companies…) and we have a mission. We’re on a path to scale, aiming to become a household name while transforming a long-established industry and helping our customers prepare for, and find support after, death. But we can’t do it alone, and that’s why we’re assembling a team of top performers to build with us. Ready to be part of something big? The Role At Octopus Legacy, we’re on a mission to make end-of-life planning simple and accessible for everyone. As a fast-growing startup, we’re scaling quickly – and hiring exceptional people is at the heart of that journey. We’re looking for our second recruiter to join the team and work alongside (and report into) the Head of People. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll help us build a world-class team at speed. You’ll need to be scrappy, creative, and driven by outcomes. This is not your typical talent role – we’re looking for someone who’s excited by innovation, comfortable experimenting, and passionate about leveraging technology, especially AI, to reimagine how great hiring is done. You’ll play a key role in embedding AI-driven recruitment tools and strategies across the funnel - from intelligent sourcing and automated CV screening to smart scheduling and even AI-assisted interviewing. We want someone who’s not just willing to try new things, but eager to lead the charge in transforming traditional hiring practices. Most importantly, you’ll need to deeply align with our values of optimism, hard work, and customer-first thinking. These aren’t just words on a wall – they guide every decision we make, and we’re looking for someone who truly embodies them. Key Responsibilities: * Own and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a range of roles - especially high-volume and high-impact positions * Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to deeply understand team goals, define role requirements, and shape hiring plans that support our scale * Hiring manager talent capability and also data as well * Proactively source top talent using a mix of channels - job boards, LinkedIn, events and referrals * Champion the use of AI and automation in recruitment, helping to identify, test, and roll out tools that streamline sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement * Continuously experiment with and refine sourcing strategies using data, hiring metrics, and feedback loops * Deliver an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the funnel - from first message to first day * Embed our values in every hiring touchpoint, acting as a true ambassador of our culture * Represent Octopus Legacy at career fairs, industry events, and online communities to build our employer brand * Help shape and improve our recruitment processes, content, and playbooks as we scale * Ensure accurate tracking and reporting in our ATS (Greenhouse), and keep the engine running with clean data * Partner on onboarding to ensure every new hire feels welcome, aligned, and ready to hit the ground running * Partner with hiring managers to build their talent capability, coaching them on structured interviewing, assessment, and calibration so hiring decisions are consistent and high-quality. * Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the process, challenging and guiding where needed rather than simply taking briefs. * Use recruitment data to drive decisions and tell a story , tracking metrics like time-to-hire, pipeline conversion, source effectiveness, and offer-acceptance rates, and using those insights to improve process and influence stakeholders. * Report on hiring performance and share data-led recommendations with the wider team and leadership. Who Are You? * A proven track record of getting things done in fast-paced environments - ideally in a high-growth startup or scale-up * 5+ years of in-house experience * Experienced in high volume recruitment * You’re a proactive, hands on problem solver * You have a growth mindset, a hunger to learn, and the resilience to thrive when things move fast or change often * You’re a confident communicator and relationship builder - you know how to earn trust with hiring managers, and you make candidates feel at ease * You thrive in chaos, managing multiple roles and priorities without dropping the ball * You’re excited about using AI and modern tools to hire smarter, faster, and more effectively * You care deeply about people and culture, and you instinctively hire with values in mind * You bring energy, optimism, and curiosity to everything you do Our Mission When people think about planning for death they think about wills, life insurance and funerals. We take these cold processes and turn them into something more human. Share more than money: leave voice notes, music, recipes. Shape a legacy that connects you while you're here. And after you're gone. Founded by Sam after his mum died suddenly, we’re a group of people who work in death because we’ve been affected by it. We know the difference a good plan makes, and what it’s like when there isn’t one. Death can come between us, leave mess, legal fees, frustration. But it can also make us stronger. We see a world where people talk openly about death, and work out the real meaning of legacy, one that connects to them. We’re here to make that world happen.  Benefits: * Octopus share incentive scheme. * Hybrid working (London Bridge). * Flexible holiday + extra day off for your Birthday. * Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year. * Vitality Health & Life Insurance.  * Pension scheme. * Enhanced parental leave. * Free Will & LPAs + discounts on other Octopus services. * Cycle to Work Scheme and access to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme. * Octopus Giving: we match any charitable fundraising that you do up to £500.  * Octopus Springboard: where we help our employees become fully-fledged entrepreneurs. * Dog friendly office. * Breakfast every day, snacks and wellness activities. We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Octopus Legacy is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we're hiring: We are looking for a collaborative Senior Reward Analyst to join our Global Reward and Transformation team for a maternity cover FTC.  Reporting to the Global Head of Reward & Transformation, this role offers great flexibility and can be based out of our London office, our Manchester office, or remotely. This position plays a vital role in designing, developing, and administering reward programmes that welcome, motivate, and retain diverse and critical talent across our organisation. Working alongside an open, supportive global team, you will help us foster a fair and transparent pay philosophy focused deeply on diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you enjoy navigating complex environments and want to make a meaningful impact on how we value and support our people, we would love to hear from you.. What you'll be doing: In this role, you will combine your analytical expertise with strategic thinking to shape a fair and competitive global compensation landscape. Your key responsibilities will include: * Global Programme Management: Support the WPP Reward team on the day-to-day management, analysis, and communication of our global compensation programmes. * Data Analysis & Market Insights: Collect, analyse, and interpret compensation data (including pay levels, mix, and industry best practices) to identify trends and ensure our market positioning remains fair and competitive. * Strategic & Legislative Advisory: Provide analytical support, formulate creative solutions, and deliver recommendations around Global Reward strategy, evolving pay legislation, and global job architecture. * Organisational Design & Benchmarking: Support internal stakeholders by helping to develop clear organisational structures, benchmarking, and equitable salary structures. * Accessible Data Modelling: Organise multiple data streams into clear, accessible formats, using Excel and Power BI to build models that support financial budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. * Project Delivery & Transformation: Support large-scale, complex projects that drive group-wide transformational programmes, specifically linked to compensation legislation and job architecture. * Competitor & Trend Research: Research market practices to maintain awareness of competitor strategies, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends in compensation and design. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with diverse teams across Finance, Tax, Legal, and HR to support the delivery of our global programmes. * Transparent Communications: Assist in developing clear, accessible, and engaging communications to explain compensation plans, policies, and programme designs to employees at all levels. * Careful Administration: Manage and maintain accurate, organised records of our reward plans and programmes. What you'll need: We believe that great talent comes from many different paths. If you bring some of the following skills and experiences, we would love to hear from you: * Industry Experience: Proven experience working as a Reward Analyst within a large, complex organisation. * Legislative Expertise: Experienced in leading UK GPG reporting, European Pay Transparency and other global transparency requirements. * General Reward Expertise: Strong theoretical and applied knowledge of Reward, HR, and job architecture design principles. * Analytical Excellence: Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to synthesise complex data from multiple sources and translate it into actionable business insights. * Advanced Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in excel and the Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerBI) is a must. You should be highly comfortable building complex formulas and data visualisations. * Project Support Track Record: Demonstrable experience of supporting large-scale, complex projects and delivering successful outcomes. * Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data and communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees. * Execution & Detail: Exceptional organisation, excellent time management skills, and a meticulous eye for detail. Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.