Recruitment & People Operations Executive
Location: London (Hybrid)
About KareHero
At KareHero, we're building technology that makes care easier to navigate, more affordable and more human.
As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Recruitment & People Operations Executive who loves creating exceptional experiences for both candidates and employees.
You’ll play a key role in helping us attract brilliant people while ensuring the operational side of the employee lifecycle runs smoothly.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants exposure across the entire People function with the opportunity to move into a People partnering role over the next 3-6months.
The Role
You’ll support KareHero across two key areas:
Talent Acquisition
Helping us find and hire exceptional people quickly and efficiently
People Operations
Ensuring our people processes are efficient, organised and provide a brilliant employee experience from offer through to offboarding.
No two days will look the same.
What You’ll Be Doing
Recruitment
- Own end-to-end recruitment for junior to mid-level roles.
- Source candidates across LinkedIn, referrals and direct outreach.
- Conduct initial screening interviews.
- Partner with hiring managers to deliver a great recruitment experience.
- Maintain our applicant tracking and recruitment data.
- Build talent pipelines for future hiring.
- Support employer branding initiatives.
Onboarding
- Coordinate onboarding for all new starters.
- Prepare contracts and offer documentation.
- Ensure equipment, system access and induction plans are in place.
- Deliver a smooth onboarding experience from acceptance to Day One.
People Operations
- Support monthly payroll preparation by collating payroll changes.
- Maintain employee records and HR systems.
- Assist with performance review cycles.
- Support policy implementation.
- Prepare employment documentation including promotions, salary changes and contract amendments.
- Coordinate offboarding processes.
- Maintain the company asset register.
- Support audits and compliance activities.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in recruitment, HR administration or People Operations.
- Loves creating organised, scalable processes.
- Enjoys speaking with people and building relationships.
- Is proactive and follows through.
- Is confident working independently.
- Is comfortable in a fast-moving startup.
You get bonus points if you have..
- Experience working in a startup or scaling technology business.
- Experience with payroll administration.
- Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms.
- Understanding of UK employment legislation.
Success Looks Like
Within six months you will have:
Recruitment
- Successfully managed multiple hiring processes bringing all recruitment in-house
- Reduced administrative burden on hiring managers
- Delivered an exceptional candidate experience
People Operations
- Built smooth onboarding and offboarding processes
- Ensured payroll changes are accurate and submitted on time
- Maintained accurate people records
- Supported probation and performance review cycles
- Improved operational efficiency across the People function
Recruitment and People Operations Executive employer: KareHero
KareHero is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave and up to 7 days of paid carer’s leave. Our hybrid work culture fosters collaboration and connection, with opportunities for meaningful impact in the adult social care sector, making it an ideal environment for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive setting.
