HR and Talent Manager

Oakleaf Partnership
Westminster, Greater London

HR and Talent Manager
  • £75,000 - £80,000
  • Permanent
  • 3 days on site West End
  • Permanent
I am working with one of the UK's most exciting early-stage sports media and technology businesses as they look to hire their first dedicated People & Talent Manager.Founded by globally recognised names in sport and entertainment, the company is redefining how fan sentiment is captured, understood and distributed across football. Already partnered with major broadcasters and backed by leading investors, they are entering a significant phase of growth ahead of the 2025/26 season.This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and build the people function from the ground up.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, you will own both HR and talent acquisition across the business. The role is intentionally broad and hands-on, spanning recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, employee experience, performance processes and organisational development.This position would suit someone who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.

Responsibilities

People & HR

  • Build and implement scalable HR processes appropriate for a fast-growing startup
  • Own contracts, HR systems and employee records
  • Ensure compliance with UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Support managers with performance management, feedback and goal setting
  • Help develop progression frameworks and career development structures
  • Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion
  • Support compensation benchmarking and review processes

Talent Acquisition

  • Lead hiring across technical, product, commercial and operational functions
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple live roles
  • Hire technical talent including engineers and product professionals
  • Source candidates directly through LinkedIn, networks and creative channels
  • Manage external recruitment partners where required
  • Help shape and strengthen the company's employer brand

Operations & Culture

  • Support wider operational and office responsibilities as needed
  • Identify gaps, solve problems proactively and improve processes
  • Partner with leadership on organisational design and company culture

About You

  • Strong academic background with a track record of high achievement
  • Previous HR and recruitment experience within a startup, scale-up or high-growth environment
  • Demonstrated success hiring technical talent
  • Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Pragmatic, solutions-focused and commercially aware
  • Low ego, high ownership mentality
  • Excited by the opportunity to help build a company from an early stage

For a confidential discussion, please apply directly or get in touch.

Posted 2026-05-24

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