Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Fixed Term Contract)

WHO WE AREAt Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.
Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.
Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers.  If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a fixed-term contract for 6 months, with the potential to extend. The position is based in Lisbon.  Trustly's Global Talent Acquisition team is in full build-mode: a lean, highly collaborative, results-driven engine that partners directly with the business. We don't just fill seats; we ensure the right talent is in place to scale the business globally. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you won't be a generalist; you’ll be an internal talent consultant playing a pivotal role in Trustly’s most critical global expansion markets.
Your mission is simple but challenging: to hunt for and secure top-tier talent that will drive our product innovation and global growth. If you thrive in an environment where your market intelligence and strategic insights are valued by leadership, you’ll love Trustly.
Working closely with Hiring Managers, you will delve into their business context, uncovering strategic challenges and opportunities to proactively develop and execute specialized talent acquisition strategies.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHOn the People Team, we help achieve our business goals by creating a workplace culture where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We look for people who are excellent communicators, display empathy for others, and are passionate problem solvers so we can promote positive change in this growing organization.

What You'Ll Do

• Own the entire recruitment process for various roles in Lisbon, ensuring effective talent acquisition with speed and quality.
• Forget basic job board searches. Utilize expert-level sourcing strategies (Boolean wizardry, savvy headhunting, and network mastery) to pull in high-caliber talent: Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Masters, and more.
• Step up as a trusted consultant. You'll deeply embed yourself with the business, providing valuable advice to hiring managers and stakeholders at all levels on market trends, compensation, and best practices for hiring top tech talent globally.
• We’re a team that proactively challenges the status quo. You will assess and enhance our recruitment processes, offering pragmatic, innovative solutions to keep us ahead of the global tech talent curve.
• Execute tasks with methodical efficiency, prioritizing effectively, and managing multiple simultaneous recruitments and projects, adapting swiftly to changing objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Help shape Trustly’s reputation as a top employer in the tech industry by building compelling messaging and engaging with candidates in creative ways.
• Execute tasks with methodical, structured efficiency, managing multiple simultaneous priorities, adapting swiftly, and never letting the fast pace compromise quality.

Who You Are

• A proven expert with 5+ years of technical and non-tech recruiting experience. Experience in fintech, tech or financial services industry preferred. 
• Successful track record of adhering to ambitious KPIs, maintaining a high quality of hire, and ensuring cultural alignment in every placement.
• Successful experience managing and leveraging outside recruiting agencies to augment your core efforts.
• You bring a strong international mindset gained from working with diverse cultures and have direct experience supporting hiring efforts in the EU, North America, and/or Brazil regions.
• Recognized as a trusted partner to hiring managers and senior stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly collaborative and transparent, you excel at building genuine, lasting relationships with both candidates and internal teammates.
• Agile in adapting to changing goals and evolving situations. You are proactive in challenging the status quo and adept at anticipating issues, staying calm under pressure, and setting priorities effectively.
• Methodical, structured, and efficient; adept at managing complex end-to-end technical recruitment processes, including comprehensive search execution.
• Excellent in English communication, demonstrating fluency and proficiency in all forms of communication, with the ability to engage both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)🌴 20 to 25 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues☕ Office perks such as refreshments (coffee, sodas etc.), breakfast, fruit and snacks🍴 Meal card to enjoy a daily lunch allowance to make your workdays even more convenient💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your bestPLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!
Shape Your Role and Make an ImpactJoin a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.