Talent Associate

About the Role Most recruitment jobs are order-taking. This one isn't. You'll fire bullets, fail fast, go deep into the function you support, partner with leaders, and influence decisions that ripple across teams — because one great hire shifts the needle. What we can promise you 6-Week Launchpad. An intensive onboarding program built on the principle of overprepare and win. You'll learn the craft properly — not just survive the role. Weeks 1–2 | Foundations — Recruitment and sourcing fundamentals, ZURU's businesses, the global talent landscape Weeks 3–4 | Our Craft — Screening, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, offer and negotiation Weeks 5–6 | Practice & Action — Owning roles end-to-end, influencing candidates and Hiring Managers, driving outcomes — hiring for ZURU This is for you if… You have a champion mindset — GRIT AND HUSTLE You love solving problems, building, and connecting with people You're coachable, constructively dissatisfied, and comfortable being uncomfortable You're obsessed with the details and how great teams get built You thrive in fast-paced environments and never stop hustling You take ownership and run things end-to-end — we, not I You communicate clearly, debate hard, and build relationships naturally This is NOT for you if… You want a transactional, predictable, 9-to-5 role You want to push paper and process requisitions You'd rather wait for direction than figure it out You're not interested in the commercial side of business You're chasing hierarchical career progression over real impact Complacency doesn't scare you What’s in it for you? Growth — a real career path. We believe in meritocracy. We reward output, not tenure. Work that matters — every hire you make shapes the future of a team (Edge, Toys, Tech), a function (Commercial, Marketing, Data, Content, Digital, Operations, Design), or an entire business unit at ZURU. No invisible work. Exposure — You'll work directly with some of the most talented people at ZURU globally — experts leading experts — and learn more in a quarter than most people learn in a year. WHAT WE OFFER Culture for Growth Health Benefits Global Opportunities Surrounded by an A Player Team Competitive Remuneration Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and more (optional) ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow #J-18808-Ljbffr