Talent Partner

TL;DR

Talent Partner (HR/Recruiting): Managing non-tech recruitment across various business functions including Operations, Finance, and Sales with an accent on proactive sourcing and stakeholder partnership. Focus on optimizing candidate experience and implementing efficient interview pipelines.

Location: Hybrid: 1 day (or more) a week in London, UK

Company

Octopus Electric Vehicles is a high-growth startup under the hirify.global Group, focused on accelerating the transition to electric vehicles through sustainable leasing solutions.

What you will do

• Source, screen, and progress candidates through interview pipelines for non-tech roles.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies, including networking and events, to identify passive candidates.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders and hiring managers to align on recruitment needs.
• Manage and improve the end-to-end candidate experience to build long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with the wider recruitment team to enhance hiring processes.
• Apply a consultative approach to recruitment, prioritizing speed, quality, and diversity.

Requirements

• Experience hiring non-tech roles in the UK, specifically in Sales, Customer Support, Marketing, or Finance.
• Professional background as a full-time recruiter in an agency, RPO, or high-growth startup/scale-up.
• Proven ability to screen and assess candidates for both technical hard skills and cultural fit.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proactive "can-do" attitude and willingness to handle a wide range of hiring needs.

Culture & Benefits

• Unique culture promoting autonomy, fast decision-making, and co-ownership.
• Dog-friendly office environment.
• Award-winning workplace, recognized as a top startup to work for in 2024/2025.
• Flexible salary approach based on individual experience and fit.