Head of Talent Acquisition - London, United Kingdom - HyperionDev

Description

ABOUT US

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Head of Talent at HyperionDev, you will own and guide our Talent Acquisition and Management Strategy, as well as lead on improving our overall Employee Value Proposition and Recruitment Brand.

You will drive talent acquisition both strategically and operationally, understanding our company culture and individual roles to recruit A-players and devising creative, non-traditional methods to attract talent. You will ensure that we're able to source & hire A-players into our team consistently at pace as we scale our team.

You will refresh and manage our talent acquisition strategy in terms of making it more proactive, which includes collaborating closely with hiring managers and PeopleOps to identify medium/long-term hiring needs, designing proactive sourcing strategies, building and engaging a talent community to bring down the overall time to hire, making meaningful additions to our EVP, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

A key responsibility will be to lead and focus on our EVP and Recruitment Brand by developing and implementing effective and data driven recruitment marketing strategies and initiatives to attract and engage top talent. You will focus on promoting our employer brand, enhancing the company's reputation as an employer of choice, and driving qualified candidates to the recruitment process by collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to execute recruitment marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

You will also build further and manage our in-house Talent team, and liaise with talent partners or recruiters when needed. You will own the responsibility of tracking and reporting on hiring metrics to senior management, and use that to inform further improvements to our hiring process.

To succeed in this role, you should be able to think about talent acquisition and people management in a strategic & proactive manner, possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, and be experienced in hiring, retaining and developing exceptional talent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Talent Acquisition and Management Strategy:

• Define and implement a talent acquisition and management strategy that enables the overall company wide strategic objectives for 2023 and beyond
• Own and refine our recruitment strategy and hiring process, making it more strategic, long-term and proactive with a focus on identifying, sourcing and engaging with top talent for current and future roles
• Apply a rigorous quality lens to all hires, ensuring that we hire A-player talent consistently even as we scale fast
• Strategically build our Talent Community to serve as pipelines for current and future needs, engaging with a variety of audiences through several channels in doing so
• People Management:
• Manage and develop our Talent Acquisition team
• Recruitment Marketing Strategy:
• Collaborate with the Recruitment Team, Marketing Team and Head of Wellness to develop and execute recruitment marketing strategies aligned with the overall talent acquisition goals and objectives.
• Conduct research and market analysis to identify trends, target audience preferences, and industry best practices.
• Develop a deep understanding of the company's employer brand and employee value proposition to effectively communicate and promote them in recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Employer Branding:
• Support the development and maintenance of the employer brand through consistent messaging, visual identity, and tone of voice.
• Create compelling content, including blog posts, social media updates, videos, and employee testimonials, to showcase the company culture, values, and career opportunities.
• Ensure all recruitment marketing materials align with the brand guidelines and reflect the organisation's values and mission.
• Recruitment Marketing Campaigns:
• Plan, execute, and evaluate recruitment marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, job boards, career fairs, and industry events.
• Optimise campaign performance by analysing data, monitoring metrics, and making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop engaging and persuasive marketing collateral, such as targeted job advertisements, candidate guides, and online banners.
• Candidate Experience Enhancement:
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance the candidate experience at all touchpoints, from initial awareness to application and onboarding.
• Identify opportunities to improve the recruitment process and candidate journey based on feedback, metrics, and industry benchmarks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates and build talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Metrics and Reporting:
• Track and report on recruitment metrics, and use data to inform improvements in our hiring process
• Track and analyse recruitment marketing metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on key performance indicators (KPIs) and present findings to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and recruitment marketing best practices.

REQUIREMENTS Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Organisational Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience across talent acquisition, talent management and organisational development.
• 2 years of recent experience in internal recruitment
• Prior experience in a fast-scaling, startup environment
• Demonstrated track record in sourcing, hiring, retaining and developing top talent in high-growth, high-performance workplaces
• 3 years of experience in managing and growing a talent team in a rapidly scaling company
• 2 years proven experience in recruitment marketing, employer branding, or marketing communications
• Strong knowledge of marketing principles, digital marketing, and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in using marketing tools and software, such as social media management platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and analytics tools.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse metrics, identify trends, and measure campaign performance.
• Creative thinking and ability to develop innovative recruitment marketing strategies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content.
• Highly skilled problem solver, negotiator and influencer

Preferred

• 5 years of experience across talent acquisition, talent management and organisational development.
• 5 years of recent experience in internal recruitment
• Passionate about the transformative impact of education and technology
• Experience in tech recruitment

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role would be required to be in the office and attend events on a regular basis so candidates would need to be based in the London area.

Due to the seniority of this role, work outside of standard hours and times may be required.

BENEFITS

Hybrid work : We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus

Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a management team that draws their former experience from top tech companies.

Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.

OUR VALUES

We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work. We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.