Talent Partner

The GelBottle Inc; Kemp Town Estate; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant founder-led company in England is seeking a Talent Partner to lead the end-to-end recruitment process. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite and involves managing partnerships, providing tailored sourcing strategies, and collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have strong recruitment operations knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for inclusive high-performing teams. The role also offers various benefits, including a yearly bonus and personal development fund.

Benefits

Yearly company bonus

£1,000 yearly personal development fund

5 study days a year

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Daisy days (extra 2 days off throughout the year)

Holiday purchase scheme (5 days)

Birthday bonus (after one year’s service)

Enhanced maternity leave

3 months sabbatical offered upon 3 years service

Healthcare cash plan

Electric car lease scheme

Discount on spa treatments and consumer products

Life assurance pension scheme

Regular funded company events

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Strong recruitment operations knowledge including vendor management and cost control.
• Excellent time and diary management across time zones.
• Confident communicator across digital platforms.
• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (Team Tailor is a plus).
• Analytical mindset with a focus on actionable insights.
• Passion for inclusive high-performing teams.
• Creative approach to employer branding and engagement.
• Skilled in proactive sourcing especially via LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across disciplines aligned with business priorities.
• Provide tailored sourcing strategies and market insights to hiring managers.
• Manage commercial partnerships and optimise vendor usage.
• Own and evolve our careers site driving continuous improvement.
• Optimise our Preferred Supplier List for quality compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with HR on internal mobility and succession planning.
• Deliver weekly recruitment reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Enable hiring managers through training and coaching.
• Collaborate with Events and Social teams to elevate employer brand.

Skills

Recruitment operations knowledge

Time and diary management across time zones

Confident communicator

Experience with ATS platforms

Analytical mindset

Passion for inclusive teams

Creative employer branding

Proactive sourcing via LinkedIn

Tools

Team Tailor

Job description

The GelBottle Inc. is on an exciting growth journey and were looking for a Talent Partner to be part of our vibrant founder‑led company. If you’re passionate about working in a fast‑paced environment and eager to contribute to a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C brands this is your chance to make a significant impact! As our Talent Partner you will lead a true 360 talent acquisition process across The GelBottle Inc. and its group of subsidiaries. From job spec creation, hands‑on interviewing and proactively managing onboarding you’ll ensure every stage of the hiring journey is seamless, inclusive and aligned with our company objectives. This hybrid role requires 3 days per week onsite fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and enabling close collaboration across teams. You’ll work cross‑functionally with HR SLT Events and Social teams to support recruitment, onboarding, internal engagement and employer branding. You’ll also drive operational efficiency, manage our PSL and deliver insights to the Senior Leadership Team for our global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment across disciplines aligned with business priorities. This includes international and
• Provide tailored sourcing strategies and market insights to hiring managers.
• Manage commercial partnerships (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.) and optimise vendor usage.
• Own and evolve our careers site and ATS (Team Tailor) driving continuous improvement through project management and platform collaboration.
• Optimise our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for quality compliance and cost‑effectiveness.
• Partner with HR on internal mobility, succession planning and employee experience.
• Deliver weekly recruitment reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Enable hiring managers through training, coaching and process design.
• Collaborate with Events and Social teams to elevate our employer brand across platforms.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Strong recruitment operations knowledge including vendor management and cost control
• Excellent time and diary management across time zones
• Confident communicator across digital platforms
• Hands‑on experience with ATS platforms (Team Tailor is a plus)
• Analytical mindset with a focus on actionable insights
• Passion for inclusive high‑performing teams
• Creative approach to employer branding and engagement
• Skilled in proactive sourcing especially via LinkedIn

Bonus if you have

• Experience in founder‑led businesses
• Background in HR operations
• Project management experience in a scaling environment
• Experience recruiting remote global teams

Culture

At TGB we are driven by passion and dedication to become a leader in our industry. What sets us apart is our founder‑led approach fostering a close‑knit and supportive culture where teamwork and fun go hand in hand. We truly value every team member’s contributions and offer a range of rewards and recognition to celebrate your achievements.

Benefits

What we can offer you

• Hybrid working
• Yearly company bonus
• £1,000 yearly personal development fund
• 5 study days a year
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Daisy days (extra 2 days off throughout the year)
• Holiday purchase scheme (5 days)
• Birthday bonus (after one year’s service)
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Long service award (additional holiday allowance)
• 3 months sabbatical offered upon 3 years service
• Healthcare cash plan (via Health Shield)
• Electric car lease scheme (via salary sacrifice)
• Discount on spa treatments and consumer products
• Life assurance pension scheme
• Regular funded company events
• Season ticket loan

What happens next

1. Apply!
2. Screening call with our Talent team (30 min)
3. Interview with manager (1 hr)
4. Practical interview (Brighton HQ 1.5 hr)
5. Meet & Greet with team (1 hr)

Please note: We may close this role early if we find the right person sooner than expected – so if you’re interested we want to hear from you soon.