Junior Talent Partner - Tech

UnlikelyAI; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UnlikelyAI is seeking a Junior Talent Partner passionate about tech hiring. In this role, you will drive talent acquisition across Engineering and Product sectors, ensuring a smooth candidate experience while supporting people operations. Collaborate closely with hiring managers in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in in-house Talent/People Operations role preferred.
• Hands-on tech sourcing experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage top tech talent through targeted strategies.
• Conduct screenings and support interview logistics.
• Prepare employment contracts and manage onboarding.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Tools

Slack

GSuite

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

ATS tools (like Lever)

Job description

We’re looking for a sharp and motivated Junior Talent Partner with a passion for tech hiring and strong operational foundations. You'll play a key role in helping us scale by finding and engaging exceptional talent, while ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for candidates and new joiners alike. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise across the full hiring and people lifecycle, spanning tech recruitment, people operations, and talent projects. You’ll work closely with hiring managers and cross-functional teams in a fast-moving, supportive environment that values ownership, creativity, and high standards.

Please see our Company Principles to understand the core values – in particular, we are looking for exceptional people to create something extraordinary with a huge impact.

Talent Acquisition – Tech Focus

• Source and engage top tech talent across Engineering, Product, and Applied Science by executing targeted sourcing strategies that attract high-quality, diverse candidates through LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Support scheduling and coordination for interviews, including candidate communications and feedback loops.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our ATS, ensuring seamless collaboration across hiring teams.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Conduct initial screenings to make recommendations based on the candidates' skills, experience, and alignment with our company principles.
• Drive creative outreach campaigns and build talent pipelines using LinkedIn and other platforms.

People Operations

• Prepare contracts of employment for new joiners.
• Conduct right-to-work checks and support pre-employment compliance.
• Deliver smooth onboarding experiences in collaboration with EA/Office Manager, e.g., first-day communications, systems access, and culture touchpoints.
• Support with maintaining data integrity across all people systems and documentation.

Talent Projects & Initiatives

• Support ATS migration and implementation projects (e.g., testing workflows, migrating data, updating templates).
• Support employer branding initiatives and ad-hoc projects by writing content, contributing to LinkedIn campaigns, and partnering with technical recruiting and cross-functional teams to improve processes and enhance the experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for hiring-related events such as career fairs, university partnerships, and meetups.

Required

• Hands-on tech sourcing experience across Engineering, Machine Learning, and Product.
• 2-3 years of experience in an in-house Talent/People Operations role (preferably within a tech startup/scale-up or agency with a strong tech focus).
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interested in building strong candidate and employee experiences.
• Comfortable using tools like Slack, GSuite, LinkedIn Recruiter, and GitHub.
• Bonus: experience with ATS tools like Lever.
• Team player – willing to assist colleagues as needed.

Location

We operate a hybrid scheme with a small office near Holborn tube station available for those who want to work onsite. We also have occasional team days for face-to-face meetings and days where team members work remotely, communicating via Slack and Zoom.

Compensation

Salary plus generous share options. The company offers a tax-efficient EMI share scheme, providing exposure to the company's success without immediate tax liabilities.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to a diverse team where everyone can be authentic. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. A diverse team helps us be our best.