Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

About Us at GoCardless

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. 

GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

We are headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia and the United States.

At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help! 

And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply!

The role

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join GoCardless as our first Talent Acquisition Partner on the ground in Portugal. You will be instrumental in building and shaping our brand new hub dedicated to our Product Development teams. As a foundational member of our Portugal presence, you will be responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring exceptional engineering, product and design talent to fuel our growth and innovation. This role will make a tangible impact on the success of our new hub and the wider GoCardless organisation.

You will be a key partner to our Product and Engineering leadership, understanding their talent needs and developing effective sourcing and recruitment strategies tailored to the Portuguese market.

What you'll be doing:

• Building the Foundation: Be the first Talent Acquisition hire in Portugal, playing a pivotal role in establishing our employer brand and recruitment processes within the local market.
• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of technical roles within our Product Development teams (Engineering, Product Management, Design), from initial briefing to offer negotiation.
• Strategic Talent Sourcing: Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top-tier talent in Portugal, utilising a variety of channels including online platforms, professional networks, local communities, and events.
• Employer Branding & Outreach: Represent GoCardless in the Portuguese tech community, building relationships with potential candidates and promoting our employer value proposition through networking, meetups, and other initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers and the broader Product Development leadership team to understand their talent needs, provide market insights, and ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of our recruitment processes and tools, ensuring efficiency, fairness, and a focus on candidate experience.
• Market Intelligence: Stay up-to-date on the Portuguese tech talent landscape, including compensation benchmarks, competitor activity, and emerging trends.
• Data-Driven Approach: Track and analyse key recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and measure the effectiveness of our talent acquisition strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the wider global Talent Acquisition team, sharing best practices and contributing to global talent initiatives.
• Cultural Ambassador: Help to foster a positive and inclusive culture within the new Portugal hub, aligned with GoCardless' core values.

What excites you 

• The chance to be a true pioneer, establishing the Talent Acquisition presence and employer brand for GoCardless in Portugal from the ground up.
• The opportunity to directly impact the growth and shape of a brand new tech hub.
• Being part of a collaborative and supportive global Talent Acquisition team while having the excitement of building something locally.
• Working closely with passionate Product and Engineering leaders who are building impactful solutions.
• The prospect of becoming a go-to expert on the Portuguese tech talent landscape within GoCardless.

What excites us  

• Proven experience as an in-house Talent Acquisition Partner or Recruiter, with a strong track record of successfully hiring technical talent within the Portuguese market.
• Excellent understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle with strong direct sourcing skills and experience utilising various sourcing tools and techniques.
• Experience building relationships within the local Portuguese tech community through networking and meetups.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Data driven approach, using data and insights to support hiring strategies. 
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (C1+) is essential.
• Experience working within a scaling technology company is a plus.

Base salary range: €TBC

Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work.

Please note. this role is initially being offered through an Employer of Record (EOR), our standard benefits package will be available upon transition to direct employment.

The Good Stuff!

• Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy.
• Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period.
• Adaptive Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team.
• Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success.
• Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure.
• Time Off: Generous holidays, 3 volunteer days, and 4 wellness days annually.

Life at GoCardless

We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. As of July 2024, here’s where we stand:

• 45% identify as women 
• 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 
• 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 
• 9% identify as neurodiverse 
• 2% identify as disabled 

If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report 

Sustainability at GoCardless

We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition, we’re working towards a climate-positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. 

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