People & Talent Executive

Wild; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable personal care company in London is looking for an entry-level People & Talent Executive. You will support talent acquisition and ensure candidates have a great experience. Ideal for those early in their HR career, this role offers hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 9 remote working days

Hybrid working: 3 days a week in London office

4% Company Pension

Mental well-being support

Private healthcare

Weekly early finishes and social events

Annual L&D budget

Free breakfast

Free & discounted company products

2 x volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong interest in recruitment and people operations.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly, professional manner.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Post job ads across job boards and careers page.
• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates for hiring managers.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Support onboarding for new starters.

Skills

Recruitment & People Focus

Communication

Organisation

Multitasking

Tech-Savvy

Inclusivity

Purpose-Driven

Agility

Tools

Google Workspace

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

About Us:

Hi there We’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’ve only just started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company, we’re already one of Europe’s fastest-growing start-ups So, fancy coming along for the ride?

The Role:

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused People & Talent Executive to join our team. This is an entry-level role, perfect for someone early in their People & HR career with a strong interest in talent acquisition and supporting hiring processes from start to finish. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring candidates have a great experience, while helping us find and hire amazing people.

This role reports into our People & Talent Manager and is a junior/entry-level role.

Some of your responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition (75%)

• Post job ads across job boards, LinkedIn, and our careers page
• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates for hiring managers
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications
• Support hiring managers with interview preparation and feedback collection
• Maintain and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Help design and improve candidate experience touchpoints
• Support with sourcing potential candidates via LinkedIn and other channels

People Operations (25%)

• Support onboarding for new starters (contracts, welcome packs, IT setup)
• Keep employee records accurate and up-to-date
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and events
• Provide administrative support across the People & Talent function
• Assist in the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and basic health & safety compliance
• Contribute to initiatives supporting the company’s commitment to sustainability

What we need from you:

(Even if you don’t feel as though you meet all requirements, we’d still encourage you to apply if you’re motivated to work for a mission driven business!)

• Recruitment & People Focus: You have a strong interest in recruitment and people operations, and are excited to help build high-performing teams.
• Communication: You’re an excellent communicator with a friendly, professional manner, and you make a great first impression on candidates and colleagues alike.
• Organisation: You’re highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring processes run smoothly from posting roles to onboarding.
• Multitasking: You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment without dropping the ball.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re confident using tools like Google Workspace, and ideally an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Mindset: You’re proactive, curious, eager to learn,and always looking for ways to improve processes and your own skills.
• Inclusivity: You’re committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices, ensuring every candidate feels valued and respected.
• Purpose-Driven: You’re motivated to work for a sustainable business and want to contribute to positive environmental and social impact.
• Agility: Operate with agility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

What you’ll get from us:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
• Hybrid working: 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
• 4% Company Pension
• Mental well-being support through Spill
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• Weekly early finishes and social events
• Annual L&D budget
• Free breakfast
• Free & discounted Wild products
• 2 x volunteering days

Ready to become a Wild thing?!

At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply!