Graduate/Apprentice - People Team (HR) London, England
Zopa
Full Time
London, England
27000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Our Story
Hello there. We’re Zopa.
We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at Zopa.com!
We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It’s not just industry awards we’re winning, we’ve also been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.
If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you’ll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on Instagram @zopalife
Our People Team is expanding as the incredible Zopa growth journey continues – and we’re excited to offer an entry level role to join our high performing team.
We’re looking for a tenacious, pro-active and personable graduate or school leaver who’s looking to begin their career in HR. This role will offer unparalleled access to each area of HR with support to gain their CIPD qualification via the apprenticeship programme.
This role will start within our Talent Acquisition function. Supporting all aspects of interview scheduling using our new automated tool whilst learning about our business, people processes and supporting on wider team projects. Over time, there will be the opportunity to move into other areas of the people team and gain further insights and experience.
Reporting initially to our People Operations Manager you’ll be part of a 20+ strong people team and provides support to more than 650 Zopians
A day in the life:
- Coordinating phone, onsite and video interviews for candidates with speed and efficiency whilst delivering a first-class candidate experience
- Being proactive and committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with both candidates and hiring teams, instilling trust and confidence and ensuring a positive experience through the full recruitment process
- Assisting in maintaining our recruitment applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring all information is both current and accurate
- Assisting throughout the full recruitment process, including maintaining hiring documentation, offer processing and onboarding, ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
- Supporting with recruitment reporting, utilising data and reports from our ATS to support regular business and performance reviews and ad-hoc requirements
- Performing ad-hoc administrative duties in support of the Head of Talent Acquisition and wider TA team, and working closely with the wider People Coordination team to support at busy times
- Supporting the TA team with process improvement projects
About you:
- You’ll be a graduate in an HR or STEM* degree OR have just completed a STEM subject at A-levels (we love data, and keen for you to too!).
- You’re passionate about entering the world of HR and keen to soak up as much experience and opportunity as possible
- You’re continuously curious, you’re always seeking to deepen your knowledge
- You’re engergised in fast-paced environments, and are a “born organiser”
- You'll hold great communication skills and be able to liaise with stakeholders from across the business
- You’ll have an eye for detail, accuracy, and be comfortable picking up new systems and technologies.
- You will be a self-directed, problem solver with a burning desire to contribute.
- You'll be extremely proactive and solutions-focused; you’re always on the lookout for inefficiencies and can suggest creative ideas for improvements
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy changeable environments where you can implement innovative ideas!
- You'll enjoy being part of a team, displaying an ability to build relationships with others; you put people at ease and create understanding
STEM Relates to subjects such as Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Hear from one of our previous HR Graduates... "I've had 4 amazing years at Zopa so far, working with some really smart people on a wide range of different projects and initiatives. Ever since I joined, I've been amazed at how supportive the culture is here particularly around owning your own career and have learnt so much from various mentors at Zopa. For me, it's all about taking those interesting opportunities as they come up and the value in leaning in where there's opportunities to learn new skills or innovate”
This role will have access to the apprentice levy to complete their CIPD qualification.
Flexible working? Yes please!
At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We understand the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and the importance of a good work life balance. Our teams work in a hybrid manner from our open-plan, riverside London Bridge office and the comfort of their own homes at a frequency that suits the team and the work they do.
Not only that – you'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year!* But no matter where you are, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.
- Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice
Diversity Statement
Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
