People Operations & Talent Partner

Upwind Security, Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Belfast is looking for a People Operations & Talent Partner to lead HR functions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or Psychology and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a fast-paced startup. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, and enhancing employee experience. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth and culture of the Belfast office, engaging with candidates and ensuring a seamless hiring process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a hybrid People Operations / HR / Talent role.
• Hands-on experience managing HR operations like onboarding and offboarding.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the People and Talent function for our Belfast site.
• Support recruitment efforts by screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience with timely communication.

Skills

Hybrid People Operations

Technical recruitment

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Comeet (ATS)

Job description

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We hold ourselves accountable, publicly owning mistakes and using them as stepping stones for growth. Integrity guides us to act in the best interests of the team, fostering a culture of trust, shared purpose, and mutual growth.## People Operations & Talent PartnerBelfast, Northern Ireland · Full-time · Entry-level#### About The PositionUpwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.As a People Operations & Talent Partner at Upwind, you will own and lead the People and Talent function for our Belfast site. This is a hybrid, hands-on role combining People Operations, HR administration, office/site administration, and end-to-end recruitment. You will serve as a trusted partner to employees, hiring managers, and leadership, playing a key role in building the local team, shaping the employee experience, and supporting the site’s growth from the ground up.**Responsibilities:*** Support our recruitment efforts by: screening resumes, conducting phone interviews and scheduling interviews.* Provides day-to-day operational HR support to managers and employees locally* Supports with any in-person office events as and when requested* Engage with candidates through personalized outreach and effectively communicate the company's values and opportunities while creating a great candidate experience.* Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and other team members.* Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing necessary information, timely communication, and a welcoming atmosphere.* Assist in the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.* Contribute to the development and execution of employer branding initiatives.ֿ#### Requirements* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field experience.* 3+ years of experience in a hybrid People Operations / HR / Talent role, preferably in a fast-growing startup or scale-up environment.* Hands-on experience managing HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employee lifecycle management, and HR administration.* Hands-on experience in technical recruitment (R&D, Product, Data/Analytics roles).* Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.* Excellent communication skills, a true people-person with a positive, can-do attitude.* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through in a constantly changing environment.* Fluent English — both written and verbal.* Experience working with Comeet (ATS)- an advantage.