Silverbird | A global business account Looking for Head of Talent Acquisition at London, England, United Kingdom Full Time

🔑 The Key Bits

At Silverbird, we’re a fast-growing fintech start-up that’s changing the game when it comes to international trade. We understand that small and medium-sized enterprises from developing countries face significant barriers when it comes to accessing financial services, and we’re here to change that.

We’re proud to be part of a $500B market opportunity in payments and FOREX, and we’re committed to leveraging innovative technology to create solutions that enable merchants to grow their businesses internationally. We believe that the future of trade is borderless, and we’re excited about the role we’re playing in making that vision a reality.

🪴 Grow with us

In just two years, we’ve gone from a team of 5 to over 140, and we’re on track to add another 100 people to our ranks this year. We value the unique strengths and talents of our team members. We’re united by our shared passion for what we do and our commitment to working collaboratively to achieve our ambitious goals.

At Silverbird, we believe in fostering an environment of agility and adaptability, while maintaining a clear and defined structure. Being a start-up, we value hard work, but also recognize the importance of work-life balance—That’s why we’ve made remote working part of our work culture as well as 2 mandatory days in the office. Our team is composed of professionals who are passionate about innovation and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Want to find out more about what we value at Silverbird? Read more here: https://apply.workable.com/silverbird/

Currently we are searching for an outstanding Head of Talent Acquisition. Our ideal candidate will be a creative and experienced recruitment manager with a passion for showcasing our company culture and attracting top talent.

You’ll have a dual role, working on both the recruitment and employer branding sides of the equation. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that will enhance our employer brand, increase employee engagement, and attract the best candidates for our company.

This exciting role will allow you to build the best-in-class recruitment initiatives, develop creative recruitment strategies, and build lasting relationships with our CEO and hiring managers. You’ll also have the opportunity to coach our recruitment team on best practices in talent acquisition and promote the best candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Talent Acquisition team of 3
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Build relationships with the CEO and hiring managers to understand their hiring needs
• Executive search (C-level positions only)
• Coach the recruitment team on best practices in talent acquisition
• Promote the best candidate experience throughout the whole recruitment process
• Manage the employer branding projects
• Work with the third-party providers on the employer branding
• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure that our employer brand messaging is aligned with the hiring needs of the company

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Head of Talent/Head of Recruitment
• 5+ years of Executive Search experience is a must
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile startup environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies and best practices
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (we use Workable) and Human Resources Information Systems (we use HiBob)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Great office location in the heart of London
• Join one of the leading Fintech companies with a diverse culture, a supportive CEO and world-class teammates
• Regular team socials and team offsites to different locations ✈️
• Experience a high-growth/high-traction organisation, with the ability to make an impact
• As an appreciation for you, we provide an additional day-off on your birthday!

If you think Silverbird sounds a bit like you then don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Speak soon,

Silverbird Τeam 💙

• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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