Job Application for HR and Recruitment Manager at watchTowr

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Hello, let us introduce ourselves!

We are watchTowr, a VC-backed global cyber security startup helping organisations continuously discover vulnerabilities in their Internet-facing attack surface. Cyber security veterans and technical experts, we are obsessed with building cybersecurity technology to help prevent breaches.

With experience informed by years of simulating sophisticated cyber attacks against some of the world's largest organisations, our mission is to enable organisations to continuously understand how an attacker would successfully compromise their business - with cutting-edge Attack Surface Management and Continuous Automated Red Teaming technology.

watchTowr was named within Gartner’s Emerging Tech Impact Radar report in 2023, in Gartner's Innovation Impact report for ASM in 2024, and is utilised by Fortune 500 and other large enterprises globally. Our research is well-known and respected across the cybersecurity industry, and can be found in various news outlets - while fuelling the watchTowr Platform.

We are a young, high-energy and high-performing team delivering world-class technology to help our clients prevent breaches. We are in a high and aggressive growth phase of our journey, and are excited to continue adding colleagues to join our phorce of nature.

Our vision for offensive security is continuous.

But what’s the role?

We are looking for a passionate HR Manager to support our growing global team This is UK-based role but you will support the global business.

Sounds great – what will I do?

This role involves both HR and Recruitment responsibilities:

HR Responsibilities (Primarily UK Focused):
1. Employee Relations and Engagement
  - Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters in the UK, fostering a positive working environment.
  - Address and resolve employee concerns, grievances, and disputes, ensuring fair and compliant practices.
  - Lead initiatives that drive employee engagement, well-being, and retention.
2. HR Policy Implementation and Compliance
  - Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, ensuring compliance with UK employment laws and regulations.
  - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes and best practices in HR for the UK.
3. Performance Management
  - Support UK line managers in implementing performance review processes, providing guidance on feedback, development plans, and performance improvement strategies.
  - Ensure consistency in performance management across the UK team in alignment with global HR practices.
4. Onboarding and Offboarding
  - Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle for the UK team, including onboarding, role transitions, and offboarding.
  - Facilitate smooth induction processes for new UK employees, including contracts, benefits, and orientation.
5. Compensation and Benefits Administration
  - Manage UK payroll, benefits, and compensation in line with market benchmarks and company policies.
  - Liaise with external providers to ensure the effective administration of pensions, health insurance, and other benefits.
6. Training and Development
  - Identify learning and development needs for UK employees and coordinate relevant training initiatives.
  - Work with global teams to align UK training programs with overall company objectives.
7. HR Data Management and Reporting
  - Maintain accurate HR records for UK employees, including personal data, performance data, and compliance documentation.
  - Provide regular HR metrics and insights to senior leadership for the UK entity.
Recruitment Responsibilities (Global):
1. Talent Acquisition Strategy
  - Lead global recruitment efforts across multiple regions (UK, USA, Singapore) to attract top talent in tech and other key roles.
  - Develop and execute global recruitment strategies aligned with watchTowr’s growth plans and cultural values.
2. End-to-End Recruitment Process
  - Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and hiring.
  - Work closely with hiring managers across departments to understand talent needs and deliver on recruitment goals.
3. Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
  - Champion watchTowr’s employer brand globally by promoting company values, culture, and career opportunities on relevant platforms.
  - Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience through consistent communication and efficient processes.
4. Agency and Vendor Management
  - Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring high-quality delivery and cost-effectiveness.
  - Evaluate agency performance globally and make recommendations for improvements or new partnerships.
5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Hiring
  - Implement recruitment best practices that promote diversity and inclusion across all regions.
  - Ensure fair and unbiased recruitment processes, aligning with watchTowr’s DEI objectives.
6. Recruitment Data and Analytics
  - Track key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, diversity metrics, etc.) to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
  - Provide regular reporting to senior management on global recruitment progress and challenges.

Sounds perfect to me, what specifics are you looking for?

Ideal Experience

HR Management Experience (UK Focused):
- 5+ years of experience in HR management within a UK-based entity, ideally in a fast-paced tech or startup environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, compliance regulations, and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in handling the full employee lifecycle in the UK, including employee relations, performance management, and onboarding/offboarding processes.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing HR policies and ensuring legal compliance in the UK.
Global Recruitment Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in recruitment, including global talent acquisition across multiple regions (experience hiring for tech roles is highly preferred).
- Ability to lead end-to-end recruitment processes from job posting to onboarding, with a focus on both volume and niche hiring.
- Experience with managing recruitment agency partnerships globally, including the evaluation and selection of external vendors.
- Proven ability to build and execute global talent acquisition strategies, aligned with business growth and organisational culture.
Tech Industry or Startup Experience:
- Experience working in the technology sector or within a high-growth startup environment is highly desirable.
- Understanding of the challenges of scaling recruitment efforts in a growing company, particularly within technical teams like software engineering, cybersecurity, and product development.
Diversity and Inclusion Focus:
- Strong experience in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within recruitment and HR processes, with a track record of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Leadership and Collaboration:
- Experience in partnering with senior leadership to align HR and recruitment strategies with overall business objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different regions and time zones (UK, USA, Singapore).
- Experience in leading or mentoring HR/recruitment team members or managing external teams (e.g., recruiters or agencies).
Data-Driven HR and Recruitment Approach:
- Proficiency in using HRIS systems, ATS platforms, and data-driven recruitment tools to manage HR processes and recruitment pipelines (experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, or similar tools would be a plus).
- Ability to track and analyze HR and recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement, identify trends, and report to senior leadership

Bonus Experience:

Experience with international HR practices or setting up HR functions in new locations would be a strong advantage.
Experience in remote or hybrid work environments, as this role requires managing teams and recruitment across multiple regions.

Our Experience

When you join us, you can expect (ok, we kinda expect this from you too):

A highly motivated, experienced, offensive cyber team that obsesses over our shared mission.
To be part of a team of outcome-focused problem-solvers.
An environment of autonomy and creativity to support you to deliver the best work of your life.
A culture of continuous improvement in the form of learning and growth.

What’s in it for me?

Competitive compensation - we believe that hard work, skills and ambition should be fairly compensated.
Meaningful role in a company - You will be a key and early contributor to a fast-growing cyber security business that helps protect some of the world's largest enterprises.
The best tools and powerful kit - we enable you with the tools to effectively fulfil your role.
Endless opportunities – we are in a high-growth phase of our journey, and plan to promote from within as we scale.
Work with cyber security experts – we are solving cutting-edge industry-wide cyber security challenges with some of the world’s most advanced organisations.
Work hard, play hard - we work hard together, but we also have fun together. On Fridays, we regularly turn on the speakers, open the beer fridge, and prepare for the weekend.

Please note that at this time, we cannot sponsor visas for candidates currently residing outside the UK – we apologise in advance for this.

HR and Recruitment Manager