People & Culture Associate, Hometree

• It’s a role designed for someone exceptionally smart, ambitious, and resourceful; Someone who thrives in fast-moving, scrappy environments, asks “why?”, and wants to make their mark early in their career
• Exceptional Potential: Bright, ambitious, and hungry to learn — you thrive on challenge, adapt quickly, and have the drive to go above and beyond
• Organised & Reliable: Able to keep multiple priorities moving at once, while keeping an eye on detail and accuracy
• Clear Communicator: Whether it’s drafting a contract, writing a Slack post, or speaking with a candidate, you’re confident and adaptable in how you get your message across
• Adaptable & Scrappy: You want to work in a start-up/scale-up environment, where things move fast, plans change, and you get to figure things out as you go
• People-Centred: Genuinely curious about what makes people and teams thrive, and passionate about building strong, positive cultures
• Collaborative: A team player who builds trust, enjoys working with others, and celebrates shared success
• Career-Driven in People & Culture: You’re motivated by building a career in HR/People and see this role as a stepping stone into areas like Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Partnering, or Engagement

Desirable

• Reporting to: Director of People & Culture
• The People & Culture Associate role is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, multi-entity renewables scale-up at a pivotal stage of its journey
• Hometree’s People team has only been established in the last 12 months, meaning you’ll be joining at the ground floor, helping to build and shape how our function operates as we scale
• You’ll be the backbone for day-to-day People processes while also taking ownership of meaningful projects that directly impact our culture, employee experience, and ability to scale
• From delivering engagement events to supporting post-acquisition integration, you’ll be trusted to make a visible contribution from day one
• You’ll get exposure across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, culture, and people operations, while learning directly from specialists in Talent Acquisition, People Operations, People Partnering, and contributing to the delivery of People team OKRs
• This is a genuine springboard role, the right candidate will grow quickly into a more specialist People & Culture position, whether in Talent, Ops, or Partnering
• Be on the frontline of our growth: post job adverts across LinkedIn, Indeed, and specialist sites, and keep recruitment activity up to date in our ATS Teamtailor
• Orchestrate a smooth and professional hiring process by coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications
• Draft offer letters, run pre-employment checks, and ensure every hire is set up for success
• Over time take real ownership by running end-to-end recruitment for junior roles during busy periods, your chance to sharpen hiring skills and see your impact quickly
• Draft and issue employment contracts, contract variations, and key employee letters
• Keep our HRIS (Hibob) accurate and reliable by maintaining employee data across compliance, leave, and job records
• Deliver a seamless onboarding experience, from creating employee profiles and ordering equipment to sending welcome emails and preparing Day 1 inductions
• Be part of the action in employee relations. From drafting invites for performance meetings to joining ER meetings as a note-taker and turning discussions into clear, professional outcome letters
• Learn first-hand from People Partners as they coach managers and guide employees through sensitive processes
• Help bring our culture to life by supporting internal events like town halls, all-hands, AMAs, and monthly socials
• Take ownership of our big cultural highlights, planning and delivering the annual Summer Party and Christmas Party
• Craft engaging internal comms that connect our people and keep everyone in the loop
• Shape the HQ employee experience: make our London office a welcoming, energising, and well-run environment
• Take charge of practical elements at HQ (refreshments, supplies, meeting logistics, mail management), always with an eye on culture and community
• Lead initiatives that strengthen belonging, recognition, and engagement across the Group
• Contribute to delivery of People team OKRs, supporting projects like employee surveys, recognition programmes, and engagement campaigns
• Play a role in cultural integration when new businesses join the Group helping colleagues feel connected to the broader Hometree group without changing their local identity

• Initial Call (30 mins): An introductory conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the role and explore your potential fit
• Skills Interview (30 mins): A discussion with our Director of People & Culture focused on your experiences, skills, and approach to problem-solving
• Values Interview (40 mins): A conversation with two of your potential teammates — our People Partner and People Ops Lead — exploring how you align with Hometree’s values and ways of working
• Stakeholder Interview (40 mins): Meet with two key stakeholders from across Hometree to discuss your motivations and how you’d collaborate with the wider business