We are seeking a dynamic Senior Talent Recruiter who has deep experience of hiring for a fast-growing, international businesses coupled with a strong understanding of startup and scaleup culture.<\/p>\n
\tThe ideal person will possess excellent market-mapping and stakeholder management skills, a strong understanding of candidate experience, and the ability to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across technical, commercial, and corporate functions.
\n\tExperience building talent pipelines across multiple geographies including Africa, Asia and Greece, using data to improve hiring outcomes, and representing a compelling employer brand in competitive markets is essential.
\n\tThis is a senior team role in a growing organization – an opportunity to work in a company where a go-getter spirit and customer orientation are valued as highly as technical excellence.<\/p>\n
Candidate Profile<\/p>\n
\tA proactive, commercially aware talent acquisition specialist who can influence senior hiring stakeholders and drive rigorous, high-quality recruitment delivery.
\n\tComfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment, balancing immediate hiring needs with longer-term talent pipeline development and workforce planning activities.
\n\tPassionate about candidate experience, inclusive hiring practices, and using data and market insight to improve speed, quality, and consistency in hiring.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tLead end-to-end recruitment delivery for critical and senior hires across multiple functions and geographies, ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
\n\tPartner with business leaders to define role briefs, success profiles, assessment approaches and sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities.
\n\tBuild and execute proactive sourcing and talent mapping strategies across relevant markets, with a strong focus on hard-to-fill and business-critical roles.
\n\tUse recruitment data to track funnel health, time-to-fill, quality of hire indicators, source effectiveness and process bottlenecks, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
\n\tAct as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on talent availability, compensation positioning, interview quality, and competitive market dynamics.
\n\tChampion consistent, structured, and inclusive selection processes that improve decision quality and reduce bias.
\n\tCollaborate with People team colleagues to ensure smooth offer, onboarding, and workforce planning processes.
\n\tHelp strengthen employer branding by representing Optasia effectively in the market and crafting compelling outreach and candidate communications.
\n\tSupport continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools, and interview capability across the business.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of 6 years in-house and\/or agency recruitment experience with a strong track record hiring for international, high-growth, technology-led or fintech organizations.
\n\tProven ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously across functions, seniority levels, and geographies while maintaining high standards and pace.
\n\tStrong capability in direct sourcing, talent mapping, structured interviewing, stakeholder management and offer negotiation.
\n\tExperience using recruitment data and market intelligence to influence decisions and improve hiring outcomes.
\n\tGood understanding of hiring compliance, candidate data handling, and local market considerations across at least some of the countries where the company operates.
\n\tData-driven, candidate-centric and business-oriented approach to talent acquisition.
\n\tExperience in a challenging, dynamic and complex business environment with a focus on multiculturalism and internationalism.
\n\tAbility to quickly build trust with candidates, hiring managers and cross-functional partners.
\n\tStrong diplomatic and interpersonal skills with high levels of professionalism and integrity.
\n\tAbility to plan and prioritize work under tight deadlines, work on own initiative, and as a member of a team.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
www.linkedin.com<\/p>\n
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