About us:
Founded in 2017, Self Space was launched to help address a growing need for accessible and contemporary mental health support. As we grow, we continue to deliver on our mission to transform and modernise mental health culture by supporting individuals and companies to reach their full potential and we are looking for brilliant talented people to grow with us. This is an exciting time to join our thriving start-up in one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.
Our values:
● We keep clients at the heart of what we do
● We’re radically compassionate
● We say what needs to be said
● We’re compassionately disruptive
● We take care of ourselves seriously
● We take responsibility
● We feedback generously
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced HR and Talent professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is passionate about building strong teams and driving organisational success. Our ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and committed to excellence in everything they do. You will be key to supporting our mission of modernising mental health and ensuring that we have the best talent in place to do so.
Our HR mission:
Commitment to empower every member of our team to live their best career with us. Our team embodies the values of grit, openness, and compassion. Together, we build a workplace where dedication meets opportunity, and where every individual’s journey is valued and nurtured. We are committed to making self space the number one place to work for both our teams and therapists.
Key responsibilities:
● Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, and retention, ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience.
● Manage full-cycle recruitment for operational roles and support clinical recruitment, collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
● Drive employee engagement initiatives, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement to maintain high levels of motivation and productivity.
● Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new hires are integrated effectively, creating a smooth transition into the company and setting them up for success.
● Support and enhance company culture and diversity initiatives, championing programmes that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and supported.
● Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, providing HR support and guidance on policies, procedures, and employee concerns.
● Implement and manage HR systems and processes for efficient employee data management, payroll, and compliance, ensuring HR operations run smoothly.
● Experience with the HiBob HR system is a plus, but not essential. A willingness to learn and adapt to new HR technologies is highly valued.
You should apply if you have:
5+ years of experience in a broad HR role where you have successfully owned and led an HR function. You’ve demonstrated expertise in creating and managing the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to employee engagement and retention. Ownership of the 360 Employee Experience: You have been responsible for overseeing the end-to-end employee experience, ensuring that each step; recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention—supports a positive and engaging workplace.
You understand that employee experience is key to organisational success and can design strategies to enhance it. Passion for People: You are deeply committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Your passion for people drives you to build processes that promote a culture of inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Here are some extra nice bits that we offer:
● 24 days annual leave – includes 3 days over Christmas + your birthday is on us! (Plus bank holidays)
● Private Healthcare
● Flexible-hybrid working
● Enjoy a therapy voucher valued at £300.
● Unlock access to our EMI scheme after one year.
● Spread the word and earn referral bonuses for bringing businesses into Self Space, as well as bonuses
for referring new employees who join our team
● 2 days volunteering for your favourite charity
● Quarterly staff events (lunches, strategy days)