Job Description

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 offices in

London

and

Leeds

, and additional locations in

Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal

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

We are seeking a talented and experienced

Talent Acquisition Partner

to join our new hub in

Leeds

. You will be our first Talent Acquisition Partner based in Leeds, primarily responsible for driving the recruitment of exceptional talent across our Go To Market (

GTM

) functions. At times the role may require supporting the recruitment for our General & Administrative (G&A) functions too. This role requires a strong understanding of the GTM talent market, and the ability to build strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers. You will also have the opportunity to support the wider Talent Acquisition team with hiring across other global locations.



We operate a hybrid work model, and this role will be based in our brand-new Leeds office for three days a week. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds: flexibility and the chance to collaborate in a brand new office environment with other GeeCees.


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What you'll be doing:

End-to-End Recruitment:

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of roles, from initial briefing to offer negotiation.

Support Broader Hiring Needs:

As required, support recruitment efforts across GTM and other functions such as Finance, Legal, People, and Operations (G&A).

Strategic Talent Sourcing:

Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify and attract top-tier talent, utilising a variety of channels including online platforms, professional networks, local communities, and events.

Employer Branding & Outreach:

Represent GoCardless within the North of England professional 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 leadership to understand their talent needs, provide market insights, and ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience.

Local Market Expertise:

Leverage your deep understanding of the local talent market, including compensation benchmarks, competitor activity, and emerging trends, to inform recruitment strategies.

Process Improvement:

Contribute to the refinement of our recruitment processes and tools, ensuring efficiency, fairness, and a focus on candidate experience.

Data-Driven Approach:

Track and analyse key recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and measure the effectiveness of your talent acquisition strategies.

Collaboration:

Work closely with the wider global Talent Acquisition team, sharing best practices and contributing to global talent initiatives.
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What excites you

The opportunity to play a significant role in the growth of our growing and thriving hub in Leeds. The chance to focus on recruiting for impactful commercial and G&A teams. Leveraging your deep understanding of the GTM talent landscape to attract exceptional individuals. Building strong relationships with hiring managers and contributing directly to their team's success. Being part of a collaborative and supportive global Talent Acquisition team. The prospect of contributing to the continued success of a rapidly growing FinTech company.
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What excites us

Proven experience as an in-house Talent Acquisition Partner or Recruiter, with a strong track record of successfully hiring for Go-to-Market roles (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, etc.) Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle with strong direct sourcing skills and experience utilising various sourcing tools and techniques. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. A proactive approach to sourcing and a passion for identifying and engaging top talent. Data driven approach, using data and insights to support hiring strategies Commitment to creating a positive and inclusive candidate experience.

Base salary range: Min 48,800, Mid 61,000, Max 73,200

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.

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.

Hybrid 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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