People & Talent Specialist at Maze

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

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People & Talent Specialist at Maze

Company Description: Maze — Series A funded AI cybersecurity startup

Job Description:
As the first dedicated People & Talent hire at Maze, you'll build the foundation for their Series A growth. You’ll own end-to-end recruitment (60–70%) while establishing scalable people operations (30–40%), including onboarding, cultural rituals, and offsites. This role directly shapes Maze’s high-performance culture at the intersection of generative AI and cybersecurity, helping protect humans from cybercrime.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Be the first dedicated People & Talent hire, building foundational systems from the ground up.

• Join a Series A funded company operating at the cutting edge of generative AI and cybersecurity.

• Clear progression path to Head of People/Talent with significant equity and close collaboration with experienced founders and the VP of Operations.

What you will do:

• Own high-quality full-cycle recruitment, from screening and first-round calls to pipeline and process management across technical and non-technical roles.

• Create an exceptional candidate experience through thoughtful, personalised communication.

• Build and manage Maze’s employer brand across LinkedIn, Glassdoor, job boards, and other talent channels.

The ideal candidate:

• 4–6 years professional experience, including 2–3+ years in talent acquisition or people operations within high-performing teams.

• Proven full-cycle recruiting ability in B2B SaaS, confident assessing candidates across multiple disciplines.

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments — comfortable building processes from scratch and adapting to ambiguity.

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