People Specialist

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We're on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.

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People department

People Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end local recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
• Support global recruiting initiatives when needed
• Manage day-to-day HR operations (incl. payroll), across the full employee lifecycle (e.g.; onboarding, performance reviews, exits).
• Act as the local People Partner, handling employee relations and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, and systems (SuccessFactors).
• Support performance management, benefits administration, and payroll coordination with Finance.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and learning & development programs.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition programs, and team-building activities.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, turnover) to support decision-making.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to source, assess, and hire top-tier Tech talent across engineering, data, and product disciplines
• Strong knowledge of modern sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, etc.) and Boolean search techniques
• Ability to design and implement diverse, inclusive, and data-driven recruitment strategies
• Experience in stakeholder management, partnering with Tech and business leaders to forecast hiring needs and define role requirements
• Proficiency in ATS and HRIS systems with an understanding of how to optimize recruitment workflows and candidate experience
• Awareness of emerging trends in Tech hiring, such as AI-driven sourcing, skills-based assessments, and candidate experience design
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken & listening capabilities)
• Problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to build trusted relationships with the employees
• Attention to detail and ability to work to precision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to strict timelines
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Uses experience in HR-related roles to deliver work with minimal direct intervention
• Masters diligence in performing administrative tasks and duties, always looking for optimization and improvement opportunities within the assigned job spectrum

Experience Requirements

• Proven work experience in HR with at least 4 years of experience in an international firm
• Demonstrated success in Tech recruitment or Talent Acquisition, ideally within a fast-paced or scaling environment
• BSc/BA in Business Administration or a relevant field
• Familiarity with local Labour Law
• Knowledge of SAP HRIS system

Perks

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it no ties, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you're sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events

With energy, drive, and imagination, there's no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.

Equiti refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.