A bit about us…
At Pure, we're passionate about transforming dogs' lives through better nutrition. Born from a friendship between two dog-loving friends and a shared vision, we've grown into something truly special - a UK-based company that's leading the pack in healthy, tailored dog nutrition.
We're not just another pet food company – we put paws and people first with dogs and their owners driving our decisions. We craft healthy, perfectly portioned meals that delight dogs and keep bowls sparkling clean. But what really makes us different is how we support our pet families every step of the way. Through expert advice and personalised communication, we're right there beside them on their journey of giving their four-legged family members the best possible life.
What's in it for you...
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A great salary
range - £35,000 - £40,000 DPE.
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Enrolment in our discretionary overall company performance bonus scheme.
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Contracted to 38.75 hours per week. Working Monday to Friday.
· Hybrid working – 3 days (across of 3 sites when required) 2 days from home.
· days holiday (including Bank Holidays). Our full 12-month entitlement.
· Free Pure dog food for your dog up to £100 per month.
· Small business with a family feel
· Salary Exchange Company Pension.
· Team social events and the opportunity to support local charities.
· Free on-site Parking.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· EV SS Car scheme.
· Bring your dog into work.
· Group Life Assurance & Critical illness.
· EAP & Virtual GP Service.
The role…
As a People & Culture Specialist, you will be at the heart of ensuring a seamless employee experience across the full employment life-cycle with a specific focus on Recruitment. The role also ensures Best in Show HR compliance, people processes, employee experience and people operations, ensuring a productive and positive workplace experience. As a People & Culture Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our People strategy, partnering with managers and teams to attract & build capability, foster engagement, and champion initiatives that make Pure an amazing place to work. On top of being a part of our B-Corp Journey.
Duties and responsibilities of the role are:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding (60%)
* Optimise & consistently deliver Pure Pet Foods recruitment, selection and onboarding processes to ensure hiring managers at Pure attract & retain Best in Show Talent.
* Collaborate with the HR Manager, IT (external) our Finance team, and regional managers to establish compliant and competitive recruitment, selection & onboarding processes in the UK & in Holland.
* Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, ensure B-Corp alignment and Shorten source to hire timelines.
* Proactively source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn and direct outreach to build a recruitment pool.
* Support hiring managers with interview preparation, DEI obligations; gender representation during the selection process, competency assessments and other hiring manager lead decision-making tools.
* Manage candidate communications, offers and pre-employment reference checks.
* Manage offers, contracts, GDPR compliance & right to work checks during recruitment and ensure record management of compliance documentation during onboarding.
* Ensure a positive candidate experience at all stages.
* Maintain accurate recruitment data and provide insights into time-to-hire, pipeline health and hiring trends.
* Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment process improvements.
* Support line managers to deliver & document the internal probation policy.
* Drive process excellence, automation, and systems integration across onboarding and offboarding.
* Support the team to complete personal development plans that feed into the organisations Learning Needs Analysis process.
HR Advisory, Champion of Engagement & Generalist employee relations Support – DEI Lead (30%)
* Provide first-line HR advice & coaching sessions to managers and employees on policies and procedures with specific focus on DEI practices.
* Communicate with & support managers to ensure they complete the probation, promotion and leaver processes.
* Assist with low-level employee relations matters under guidance.
* Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
* Support HR projects and initiatives as required.
* Support the completion of Health & Safety training (office-based roles).
* Drive engagement across Pure Pet Food through the development of a best in show employee experience.
* Participate as a member of the Pure Pet Food Engagement Forum and support the organisation of social events & activities.
* Support line managers to complete the Pure Pet Food disciplinary, performance management
and grievance processes.
Office Facilities Support (10%)
· Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Radius office, ensuring it is safe, clean and well-maintained.
· Support H & S / Fire safety & Employment Law compliance focused activities at our Radius site & Brand Ambassador hubs.
We hope you'll demonstrate behaviours and a mindset that aligns with our Pure Pack Promises, these are:
Paws & People First -
Champions a people-centred and candidate-centric approach in everything we do. Passionate about attracting and selecting talent who will deliver outstanding customer experiences and live our values (known as promises here at Pure). Builds strong, trusted relationships with candidates, hiring managers and colleagues, demonstrating integrity, kindness and consistency to create a positive and inclusive recruitment experience.
Ahead of the Pack -
Proactively plans and delivers effective recruitment strategies aligned to business growth and workforce needs. Uses hiring data, market insight and recruitment metrics to inform decisions, improve efficiency and support meaningful, collaborative conversations with stakeholders about talent performance and resourcing.
Best in Show -
Results-driven and accountable for delivering recruitment outcomes in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Consistently meets or exceeds hiring targets while continuously improving recruitment processes, quality of hire and time-to-hire to support business success.
New Tricks
- Continuously seeks new and better ways to attract, engage and retain talent. Embraces innovation in recruitment methods, tools and employer branding, sharing ideas openly and adapting quickly to change to ensure Pure stays competitive in the talent market.
It's essential that you have:
* 2-3 years of experience in people operations / culture / HR advisor role with a recruitment bias in the UK.
* Solid knowledge of UK employment law HR compliance and preferably payroll (although payroll isn't essential).
* A CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience as a minimum.
* Experience with HR platforms. Experience managing the full colleague journey from pre-employment through to retention, including induction and "settling-in" checks.
* Proven experience supporting hiring managers to recruit, select & onboard applicants.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
* Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation abilities.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with international exposure (Holland).
* Experience communicating across both a hybrid working environment and manufacturing sites.
* This position requires a hands-on, people-first approach and the ability to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation.
* A full UK Driving Licence with business insurance (or a willingness to purchase business insurance).
* Experience within blue collar & white-collar organisations.
Desirable:
· Proven track record of improving early employee retention rates.
· Experience with succession planning and identifying career progression pathways.
· Experience in a fast-growing or SME environment.
· Experience of adhering to B-Corp processes & practices
Our current HR tech stack (although we are looking to enhance this – watch this space):
* Breathe (HR Platform)
* Slack (Internal communications)
* Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
* Payescape payroll software
At Pure Pet Food, our promises put Paws & People First. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and able to thrive. By celebrating diversity, promoting equity, and embracing new ideas, we aim to be Best in Show for our people as well as their pets. If you're passionate, curious, and want to be part of a team that's Ahead of the Pack, we'd love to hear from you.
The HR department as a whole have 3 KPI's, these are monitored on a monthly basis and reviewed quarterly. These KPI's are:
· Attendance
· Turnover
· eNPS
Please submit both a CV & covering Letter. The initial round of shortlisting will take place week commencing 02 March 2026.