Talent Associate

What's this about?

Build your career in Global Talent Acquisition (Recruitment) at ZURU — one of the world's most ambitious companies. We're reimagining categories through vertically integrated brands, moving many steps ahead. I hope you're here because this post speaks to you.

I'm Jaja and I joined ZURU's Global Talent Acquisition team 3 years ago. I personally think I've built more here than I thought possible — surrounded by good humans, experts leading experts, with regular touch points with our founders and leaders like Nick and Jaimee.

Talent density sits at the heart of ZURU and every day we're challenged to raise the bar. I came in with a mixed bag of Banking, Management Consulting, and tech start-up experience — and somehow, all of it gets used here. That's exactly why we're not just hiring for experience. We're hiring for mindset, drive, and a never-stop-hustling hunger to win.

Our team has grown, our scope has expanded, and now we're looking for Talent Associates who want to learn the craft from the ground up and build what's next with us!

Who we're looking for

We're building Talent Associates. No recruitment experience needed. No HR degree required. What matters is grit, curiosity, business acumen, and the kind of getting-things-done mentality that doesn't wait for permission.

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.
  
  Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply now and tell us your story.

  LIFE@ZURU

  ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).

  At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

  At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

  Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or www.zuru.com.

  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 🚀

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