Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job description / Role

Talent acquisition specialist

As part of the global talent acquisition team you will primarily be responsible for sourcing and hiring top quality talent around the world. Being part of the recruitment team means you will often be the first point of contact for candidates, therefore, acting as a brand ambassador always delivering a world class candidate experience.

We are expanding rapidly - if you are looking for a fast paced environment working with a global team and want exposure to the fintech industry with plenty of learning opportunities then this role is for you!

This role will have a global remit however will primarily support our growth within the EMEA region.

Primary responsibilities

• Source and secure world class talent with a focus on commercial hiring (business development, account management etc)
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including implementing recruitment strategies, initiating sourcing channels, screening and interviewing, selection as well as the negotiation of offers - all while offering a world class candidate experience
• Identify candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, careers page, user groups, referrals, networking etc
• Partner with hiring leaders to ensure they are trained and equipped with the right knowledge and tools
• Drive new and exciting company wide initiatives across recruitment, employer branding, EVP etc
• Manage select recruitment agency partners for outsourcing certain roles

What we are looking for

• A passionate, curious, quick thinking and creative talent acquisition specialist
• Minimum 5 years' experience in end to end sourcing and recruitment
• Proven experience building out high performing commercial and sales teams
• International exposure in a talent acquisition role
• Must possess a can-do, solutions focused approach with a high level of energy and ability to keep abreast of our pace to get things done quickly and at a high standard
• Experience with a range of approaches to locate the best talent in each market such as LinkedIn (recruiter license), job boards, social media channels, events etc
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Ideally experience implementing employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives

What we can offer you

• In depth exposure to the fintech industry
• A truly global role covering multiple countries in every region
• Training on the latest internal talent acquisition and branding tools
• An agile working environment where you will have autonomy to perform your role
• Exposure to many different global projects across recruitment and other HR areas

Sound like you? Apply now!

About Thunes

Thunes is the smart superhighway for money movement around the world. Thunes' proprietary direct global network allows members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies.

Thunes' network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, via more than 350 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.

Members of Thunes' direct global network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Thunes' direct global network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house smart treasury management platform and fortress compliance infrastructure, ensuring members of the network receive unrivalled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments globally.

Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 12 locations, including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Sao Paulo and Shanghai.