Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

EngineersOfAI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract) to join our Global Talent Acquisition team in Chicago. You will own end-to-end recruitment for Tech, Product, and Data roles, partnering with stakeholders to define needs and craft effective sourcing strategies.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, strong candidate experience, and data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in technical recruitment, fintech experience is a plus, and a motivated, autonomous approach to

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in technical recruitment.
• Experience hiring for Engineering, Product, Design and/or Data roles preferred.
• Knowledge of fintech/payments market is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies and own the candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle recruiting across the organization from intake to offer negotiation.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to define needs and develop recruiting strategies for Tech and Product roles.
• Proactively source top talent and nurture candidate relationships for a positive hiring experience.
• Leverage analytics to inform hiring decisions and improve outcomes; support onboarding.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Job description

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition team on a contract basis and drive the growth of our North American teams, specifically in our Chicago office. Our company empowers you to implement your ideas, take ownership of your career, and continuously learn. You'll experience a fast-paced, open-minded work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will collaborate closely with our hiring teams to spot, attract, and hire top talent, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our growing organization.

What you'll do:

• Perform full-cycle recruiting across the organization - from intake meetings, sourcing, and interviewing to debriefs and offer negotiation;
• Collaborate with the teams to define hiring needs and develop comprehensive recruiting strategies for our Tech and Product teams;
• Proactively spot and engage top talent through creative sourcing techniques, cultivate strong connections with candidates, and ensure a positive hiring experience through clear communication and support;
• Stay current with industry trends to enhance sourcing strategies while fostering an inclusive hiring process that values diverse perspectives;
• Work closely with stakeholders to make data-driven hiring decisions and support smooth onboarding and integration of new hires;
• Multiply your experience and knowledge working closely with Recruiters in the global Talent Acquisition team.

Who you are:

• You have a minimum of 7 years experience in Technical Recruitment - expertise in hiring for Engineering, Product, Design and/or Data focused roles preferred;
• Passionate about Recruitment with a deep understanding of the tech landscape and candidate market; Fintech/Payments experience and knowledge of the local Chicago market is greatly appreciated!
• Utilize analytics to inform hiring strategies and improve recruitment outcomes;
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to define structure and prioritize tasks effectively;
• Deep knowledge of recruitment sourcing strategies and ability to nurture a passive candidate talent pool

Additional Information

This role is based out of our Chicago office, and is a contract position. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

What's next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our intervi