Talent Acquisition Partner

iwoca; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

iwoca is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruitment for Team Germany. This 6-month fixed-term contract role involves managing the recruitment process for various positions requiring German language skills. You will develop hiring strategies and enhance the candidate experience in a dynamic fintech environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance including gym membership

Private GP service

25 days' holiday plus extra day off for birthday

Paid sabbatical after four years

Counselling and therapy sessions

Pension contributions

Employee equity incentive scheme

Generous parental leave

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills in German (C1/C2) and English.
• Experience in the financial services industry preferred.
• Ambitious and driven to find top talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts for Team Germany and support other teams.
• Develop recruitment strategies and manage candidate experience.
• Champion iwoca's employer brand.

Skills

Communication skills in German

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability in recruitment processes

Education

Experience hiring in the German market

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner

iwoca London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 4 days ago Hybrid Job Contract Competitive

Talent Partner (German Speaking) - 6 month fixed term contract

Hybrid in London, Berlin, or Frankfurt

The company

Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making both their business and the economy stronger. At iwoca, we do all of that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes. We've already made several billion in funding available to more than 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe.

Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We'll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science, and 5-star customer service.

The team

The People Operations team mission is to attract, develop and retain a team of high performers who truly love being part of iwoca .

The role

In this 6 month fixed term contract you will be responsible for leading recruitment efforts for Team Germany (roles based in Frankfurt, Berlin and London) as well as supporting other iwoca teams with their recruitment needs. Day to day you will:

• Work with our hiring teams to understand their recruitment needs and iron out the most effective and inclusive interview processes
• Develop tailored strategies for hiring across different roles and levels . Some typical hiring needs are Credit Analysts, Account Managers and Collections Specialists. All of these roles usually require German language skills.
• Develop compelling role profiles and utilise diverse sourcing channels to attract and build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Manage every step of the recruitment process to ensure a great candidate experience.
• Develop salary recommendations with the hiring manager and negotiate effectively to bring new hires on board
• Champion iwoca's employer brand and employee value proposition to potential candidates

We are looking for candidates with:-

• Experience hiring in the German market and strong communication skills in both German (C1/C2 level) and English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - able to manage stakeholders from across the business, and shepherd candidates through the recruitment process in a way that is efficient, friendly, trusting and respectful
• Hunger to find the best possible talent - you are ambitious, driven, hard-working and uncompromising
• Ability to improvements in our processes and willingness to test and learn" from new methods when it comes to sourcing candidates
• Excellent organisation skills - you are able to stay on top of the recruitment process for each candidate, meeting our SLAs.
• Excellent negotiation skills . You're able to tailor your approach to each candidate, understanding their motivations and needs.
• Previous experience hiring within the financial services industry would be desirable.

Note: Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Applicants should have the right to work within the country they are applying for the role in.

The salary

We expect to pay from £40,000 - £60,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews.

UK Visa sponsorship

Whilst we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, please note that for this particular position we cannot offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK independently.

The culture

At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services.

The offices

We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work:

• Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks.
• Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football, etc.

The benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership
• A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents.
• 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave
• A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years.
• Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support.
• 3% Pension contributions on total earnings
• An employee equity incentive scheme
• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
• Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield.

And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer:

• A learning and development budget for everyone.
• Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers.
• Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.

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