First People & Talent Lead - AI Startup (Equity)

Jack & Jill/External ATS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Series A funded AI cybersecurity startup is looking for a People & Talent Specialist. In this role, you will be the first dedicated hire and will help build foundational systems. You will manage full-cycle recruitment and establish people operations, contributing to a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in talent acquisition, specifically in B2B SaaS environments. A clear progression path to Head of People/Talent offers significant equity in a cutting-edge company.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years professional experience, including 2–3+ years in talent acquisition or people operations.
• Proven ability in full-cycle recruiting in B2B SaaS.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Own high-quality full-cycle recruitment from screening to management.
• Create exceptional candidate experiences through personalized communication.
• Build and manage employer brand across various platforms.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employer branding

Candidate experience

Process management

Job description

A Series A funded AI cybersecurity startup is looking for a People & Talent Specialist. In this role, you will be the first dedicated hire and will help build foundational systems. You will manage full-cycle recruitment and establish people operations, contributing to a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in talent acquisition, specifically in B2B SaaS environments. A clear progression path to Head of People/Talent offers significant equity in a cutting-edge company.