1,896 Hays jobs in the United Kingdom

London (4 days per week in office)

At Simmer, we're building the future of healthy, high-flavour, feel-good eating. With tens of thousands of subscribers and a mission to make better food easier for everyone, we're scaling fast, and we're just getting started.

Number 5 in the Sunday Times's fastest growing companies, we're backed by impressive growth, an engaged community, and a product that makes healthy eating accessible for everyone, even those with no time.

We're building a category-defining food brand driven by creativity, ambition, and executional excellence. To fuel our next stage of growth, we're looking for a Talent Acquisition & People Operations Manager who can find, attract, and onboard exceptional people while building the systems, culture, and operational backbone that keeps our team excelling.

This role sits at the heart of Simmer - combining hiring, people ops, onboarding, culture, and office management into one high-impact position. You'll make sure our people experience is as strong behind the scenes as our brand is on the outside.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all functions: creative, growth, product, operations, and beyond.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, write compelling job specs, and design candidate experiences that reflect our brand.
• Build scalable, repeatable hiring processes - balancing speed with quality at every stage.
• Track and optimise recruiting metrics to improve efficiency and outcomes.

People Operations

• Own the full employee lifecycle: contracts, onboarding, systems, records, and HR administration.
• Design onboarding programs that set new hires up for impact from day one.
• Support the development of people policies, frameworks, and best practices as we scale.

Culture & Engagement

• Plan and deliver team socials, offsites, and cultural initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging.
• Act as a culture champion - ensuring Simmer's values are lived daily.
• Oversee office management at our London HQ - ensuring it's a collaborative, energising space to work.

Over time, this position will grow into a Head of People & Talent, shaping Simmer's approach to talent, culture, performance, and engagement as we continue to scale. You'll work directly with founders and leadership, building the foundations of a world-class people function. If you're ambitious, proactive, and hungry to grow, this is your opportunity to do it at a company moving faster than most.

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years in recruitment (agency or in-house), ideally with exposure to people operations or HR processes.
• Proven ability to hire exceptional talent quickly and thoughtfully - balancing urgency with quality.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - able to juggle hiring, onboarding, and people ops seamlessly.
• Experience building or improving people processes, systems, and employee engagement initiatives.

Mindset & Attributes

• Self-starter mentality. You make things happen and stay one step ahead.
• High EQ. You're approachable, intuitive, and empathetic.
• Adaptable and resourceful. You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and figure things out as you go.
• Excitement for a fast-paced, founder-led business that rewards ownership and creativity.

• Join Europe's fastest-growing food brand, recognised by The Sunday Times 100 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe .
• Be one of the first 20 team members shaping Simmer's next chapter.
• Work directly with founders celebrated by Forbes , Hurun UK , and The Sunday Times .
• Build the People function from scratch - with a clear pathway to Head of People & Talent.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and perks.
• A culture built on ambition, authenticity, and doing more with less.

If this sounds like the Talent Acquisition & People Manager role for you then APPLY NOW

London, ENG

Role type: Full time

Salary: £50-£60k

Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week onsite in London

Preferred start date: ASAP

Wolven Partners is partnering with a fast-growing fintech startup supporting ambitious businesses as they scale across borders, making global compliance seamless and stress-free. They are a small team on an ambitious growth journey, set to double in size over the next 12 months. To make that happen, they're hiring their first Talent & People OperationsLead, a pivotal role where you'll shape how the business grows and have real ownership from day one.

This is your chance to:

• Build the function from scratch and put your stamp on how People & Talent is done.
• Double headcount and directly influence how the business looks as it scales.
• Join a flat, collaborative team where you'll be trusted to take ownership and given the freedom to make things happen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviewing through to securing top talent.
• Design and implement scalable, repeatable hiring processes.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to scope roles and deliver an excellent candidate experience.
• Bonus: if you bring People Ops expertise (such as onboarding, performance management, or compensation frameworks) you'll have the opportunity to influence their people strategy as they grow, and position yourself at the top end of the salary range.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• 3–6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth setting.
• Demonstrated ability to source and close candidates directly.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to champion their mission and culture.
• Bonus: background in building people frameworks (e.g. onboarding, career progression, compensation & benefits).

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• Share option

If this sounds like a fit, we'd love to hear from you

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Human Resources (HR) plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm's culture and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business - working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop and retain the best people, and help meet business goals.

As a Recruiter for the International Private Bank (IPB) you are responsible for the end to end recruitment efforts across our EMEA IPB business. In this role you will focus on supporting all aspects of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management for EMEA IPB, including competitive intelligence, market mapping, succession planning and confidential project work.

Job responsibilities

• End to end, full lifecycle recruitment, from direct approaches, applicant management through to completion
• Ownership of a client group or multiple client groups within IPB
• Source qualified candidates through a wide variety of channels and manage the end to end recruitment process
• Demonstrate expert level of understanding of the line of business recruiting needs by participating in client meetings, being aware of changes within the business, acting as a subject matter expert for areas of recruiting responsibility as well as managing hiring manager/candidate expectations
• Act as Client Relations Manager (CRM) to key business group heads and provide them with required recruiting updates, strategy and metrics as required
• Ensure a positive candidate experience with frequent and timely communication throughout recruitment process, share manager feedback and appropriately disposition all candidates
• Educate candidates on the career growth potential, benefits, compensation philosophy and many advantages of employment, selling both the firm and the opportunity
• Advise and conduct compensation conversations with both hiring managers and candidates to ensure closure of offers
• Establish a rapport and partner with the appropriate stake holders for candidate development and offers

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience with full life cycle recruiting in a fast paced corporate environment or retained firm focused on financial service
• Strong project management experience with ability to manage complex assignments and multiple searches while delivering the highest level of client service
• Exceptional judgement and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonally effective and comfortable interacting with employees at all levels
• Innovative, creative and results oriented
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment of change, challenge and multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong executive presence with instant credibility and gravitas, good thinker "on your feet"

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

About JD Young Internship The JD Young Internship Program aims to cultivate young talent by providing opportunities to enhance their professional skills and accelerate their growth. It is also designed to identify high-potential candidates suited for the JD Star Program. Job Responsibilities · Take charge of overseas recruitment projects, including resume screening and interview scheduling. Manage the full-process coordination and arrangement from the initial interview to the final interview. · Communicate with candidates and interviewers, coordinate and follow up on the progress of interviews to ensure smooth progress. · Conduct recruitment-related data statistics and organize relevant materials, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information. · Perform other tasks assigned by the department leader. Job Requirements Majors: Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, Sociology Academic Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 2:1 or Master's degree (CIPD-certified programmes preferred) Core Competencies: · Internship experience (at least 1 HR-related role): · Corporate HR departments (e.g., HR Intern at Tesco, Talent Acquisition at small/medium tech companies) · Recruitment agencies (e.g., internships at Randstad, Hays, or other staffing firms) · Campus experience: Student union HR management, campus recruitment event organization Technical Skills: Familiarity with ATS systems (e.g., Workday) is a plus, basic Excel data analysis Language & Cultural Fit: Fluent English + Basic Chinese (HSK 4+ preferred)

(NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, is China's largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

One of our highly successful and leading businesses, Hays Financial Group are currently seeking Mortgage & Protection Advisers to join their team on an employed or self-employed basis.

The company provides a range of services including Mortgage Planning, Investment & Pension Planning, Protection Advice and Insurance to numerous clients.

The company takes great pride in their brand with an honest and professional approach to the services they provide to customers.

With over 35 years of trading and management team with over 100 years of advisory experience you will learn and be mentored by the best!

Requirements

Skills:

• CeMAP or relevant Mortgage Qualification
• A positive attitude and excellent team communication
• Looking to progress your career to the next level
• Client-orientated with high customer service skills and communication
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Minimum 2 years+ experience

Your duties will usually include:

• Meeting performance targets
• Ability to prospect and organise meetings
• Fact-find effectively to establish the client’s current finances and future aspirations.
• Provide high quality professional mortgage advice and explain different types of mortgages available
• Explain required insurance and protection products so that clients can make informed choices.
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Ensure all regulatory documentation completed within the required timescale
• Keep up to date with new mortgage and protection products and changes in mortgage regulation
• Maintain generic knowledge of the Financial Services industry and knowledge that is deemed necessary
• Embrace company values and promote them effectively alongside the brand.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Generous Basic & Benefits Package/Commission Split – OTE £70K+ Uncapped
• Pension, Paid Holidays, DIS, Company Mobile and Laptop for employed applicants
• Working with a well-established, professional, forward-looking company
• Full Administration Support
• 100% Flexible Working – WFH, Hybrid, Office (state of the art)
• Development Support towards full financial adviser role if required
• Quality leads supplied