People & Talent Associate

Department: People & TalentLocation: Zinc - London Compensation: £30,000 / yearDescriptionWe’re growing - and we’re looking for a high-energy, organised, people-first superstar to help us keep everything running smoothly as our team expands. From recruitment to onboarding to culture-building, you’ll be the friendly face and steady hand that helps protect our culture while we grow 🚀💡 Why this role mattersThings move fast - you’ll need to think ahead, make plans, and adapt when things change.People management is key - you’ll balance relationships with hiring managers and candidates, both needing empathy, clarity, and proactive communication.Empathy above all - we don’t treat candidates like transactions; we build relationships. You’ll bring warmth, understanding, and emotional intelligence to everything you do ❤️Proactive communication - you’ll pick up the phone before there’s a problem, keeping everyone in the loop is part of what makes our recruitment function stand out 📞Key Responsibilities 🗝️💚 People & Culture:Welcoming interviewees and new starters - you’ll be the friendly face of Zinc! 😊Managing new starter set-up (laptops, benefits, systems access, etc.)Assisting with offboarding when people move onActing as the first point of contact for day-to-day people queries 🙋‍♀️Helping to coordinate engagement initiatives, socials, and wellbeing activities 🎉Helping to shape and drive company culture with energy and positivity🎯 Talent:Taking job briefings and writing standout job descriptions ✍️Sourcing candidates and building strong relationshipsBooking interviews, managing rejections, and keeping communication proactive and human 💬Negotiating offers and supporting hiring managers through the full processPredicting blockers before they appear and solving people-based problems like a pro 🧠Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 🚀🧩 What makes you great for this roleExceptionally organised - you can keep track of many moving parts without dropping the ballA natural communicator who loves connecting with people and solving problemsEmpathetic and trustworthy, with excellent judgment and confidentialityCulture-driven - you bring energy to every initiative and make Zinc a better place to work 🌈Experience with employer branding (especially on LinkedIn)Familiarity with an HRIS system is a plusWhat we offer 🍉Zinc offers a chance to work on a product that brings a fresh perspective on data ownership in hiring24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off 🎉£1200 annual benefits allowance (ThanksBen, from month 2)Early finish Fridays (16:00)Yearly company retreat abroad ✈️30 days to Work from anywhere 🌍Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave (2 months full pay, then statutory)Statutory pension with NEST (3% employer, 5% employee)Zinc shares, issued through the EMI SchemeUnlimited access to MoreHappi coachingCompany socials, quarterly team socials Free Monday lunchesNursery workplace benefit scheme (Yellownest)Option to lease an electric car through Electric Car SchemeCelebrated Zinc anniversaries 🥳