Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle recruitment of - including sourcing, screening, interview management, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Develop and execute data-driven sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, market mapping, networking, and direct outreach.
• Move quickly and efficiently to fill roles, balancing speed with a relentless commitment to quality and cultural alignment.
• Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor on talent, market trends, and process best practices.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience - clear communication, timely feedback, and expert closing.
• Use Ashby (our ATS) to manage pipelines, improve processes, and deliver insights.
• Deliver market intelligence and competitive benchmarks to inform hiring decisions.
• Champion Airwallex’s employer brand and values in every candidate interaction.
• Mentor and share sourcing best practices with junior team members and peers as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6-10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with proven success hiring sales or go-to-market professionals.
• Experience working in a fast-paced tech or fintech company.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute creative sourcing plans to attract top talent.
• Hands-on offer negotiation and candidate closing expertise in a competitive market.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing commercial/GTM talent in fintech, SaaS, payments, or scaling organizations.
• Track record recruiting mid-senior or leadership talent for Sales, Account Management, Partnerships, Marketing, or Customer Success.
• Familiarity with recruitment analytics, AI tools, or process improvement projects.
• Experience mentoring recruiters or driving team-based process improvements.
• Curiosity, grit, and hustle - always seeking new ways to raise the hiring bar and move quickly.