Manage talent acquisition and people operations across the UK and EU, including recruitment pipelines, interviews, onboarding, HR administration, employee support, payroll and benefits coordination, employment-law compliance, and offboarding. The role serves as a primary HR contact while helping build teams and establish scalable people processes in a fast-paced environment.
About Kody
Kody is seeking a HR Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. As we expand our European footprint, this role will be pivotal in driving our growth across the UK & EU. We are looking for a professional, adaptable, and hands-on HR practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building teams from the ground up.
Role Overview
This role is a dynamic blend of Talent Acquisition (TA) and People Operations. You will manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle—from writing job descriptions, screening top candidates, and managing reference checks to driving seamless onboarding, everyday HR routines, and conducting thoughtful off-boarding talks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full interview process end-to-end, ensuring a smooth, responsive, and positive candidate experience.
- Lead the onboarding and orientation process for new joiners across the UK and EU to ensure seamless integration.
- Handle daily HR administration, including employee record maintenance and basic payroll/benefits coordination.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding company policies, leave, and workplace support.
- Ensure local HR compliance with UK employment laws and basic European labor regulations.
- Manage the end-to-end offboarding process, including exit documentation and asset recovery coordination.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations roles (preferably in a fast-paced or start-up environment).
- Hands-on experience conducting candidate screening interviews and managing end-to-end recruitment pipelines.
- Familiarity with UK employment laws and Right to Work (RTW) processes (knowledge of EU labor standards is a plus).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Work with a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing company globally
- Competitive compensation
- Collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
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