Your first People team.
Minus the overhead.
Welcome to The Hiring Code
Whether you’re building a team, levelling up your people strategy, or navigating your next career move. The Hiring Code gives you the tools, expertise, and support to make it happen. At The Hiring Code, we bring clarity, structure, and heart to everything people-related. Founded by a former People & Talent professional at Google and Stripe, our work blends high-growth experience with grounded, practical support, so that you can build teams and careers that last.
No HR department required | No costly investment in a HR system
The Hiring Code helps small and growing teams hire smarter and build stronger foundations. We replace the need for expensive agencies with practical, in-house recruiting support, and help you design structured, inclusive hiring processes that scale. From getting AI-ready in a way that’s smart and human, to laying the groundwork for a thriving culture; we bring the clarity and hands-on support that growing businesses need.
Our Work with Organisations
End-to-end Recruiting
We specialise in recruiting and lead generation primarily for People, Recruitment, Workplace and Ops positions across Europe. We offer affordable fees in return for testing of our recruitment-in-a-box service.
Book a free 20 min call to find out more!
Recruitment-in-a-box
Perfect for SMEs ready to set up their own recruitment function. We’ll guide you through this process! We’ll kickstart your recruitment foundation by tailoring full cycle workflows and comms to your business.
We can also advise you on who to hire, when and how to leverage AI effectively and ethically.
Fractional People & Culture Support
Main areas of support: People & culture strategy and BAU; audit people and recruitment workflows and strategies; hiring for people & HR teams.
To work with Kelly on a fractional or part-time basis, please email or book a 20 minute introduction.
People&Culure-in-a-box
We’ve partnered with a network of experienced HR professionals to offer support and materials covering recruitment operations; people & culture strategies; DEI in the workplace; reward and benefits; resourcing and retention.
Book a free 20 minute intro to find out how we can help!
Our Work with Individuals
Whether you’re job hunting, changing direction, or simply want to show up stronger on paper and in person. The Hiring Code gives you the tools and insight to stand out. We specialise in supporting HR professionals and leaders to navigate their next steps with confidence and also love helping graduates and purpose-driven talent break into mission-led organisations, NGOs and high-growth teams. With recruiter eyes, people-first values, and experience hiring at Google, Stripe and scaling startups, we offer practical, honest feedback that actually works.
Resume & LinkedIn Reviews
A clear, modern CV and LinkedIn profile designed to help you stand out and get past the tech and skim reading.
What’s Included:
ATS-friendly formatting that passes screening software
Impact-led content that highlights your value
LinkedIn optimisation to boost visibility and credibility
Tailored edits for specific roles or industries
AI prompts to help you confidently update it in future
1:1 Job Search Support Sessions
A personalised approach to help you job hunt with more direction, less stress and feel ready to perform and show the best of you during interviews.
What’s included:
30 -60 min Strategic session to map your goals and ideal next move
Application planning & tracking to focus your time and energy
Interview prep with recruiter feedback and tailored practice
Messaging tips for emails, cover notes, and LinkedIn outreach
Compensation negotiation tips
Join the Talent Pool
Be the first to hear about open roles we’re actively hiring for and get recommended to teams that fit your values and strengths.
What’s included:
Priority access to roles with organisations we support
Human-led matching based on more than just keywords
First-look intros when we think you’re the right fit
No pressure and no fee: you stay in control of where and when you apply
Supportive nudges when a great match shows up
Contact Us
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