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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Full-cycle recruiter supporting GTM/commercial and corporate hiring: sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating offers, partnering with hiring managers, using data/analytics to optimize processes and improve candidate experience.
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About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,200 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

Attributes We Value

We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.

You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

About the team

The People & Talent team at Airwallex is dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest and most ambitious minds to drive our company forward. We focus on creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation. Through innovative programs, strategic HR initiatives, and a deep understanding of our people’s needs, we cultivate a collaborative and engaging environment that fuels Airwallex’s continued growth and success.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a full cycle Recruiter to support GTM / Commercial and Corporate hiring. This is a hands-on role requiring end-to-end recruitment expertise, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation and placement. The recruiter will work closely with hiring managers to attract top talent.

This hybrid role is based in San Francisco or New York.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate directly with hiring managers to understand business needs, define role requirements, and establish a clear hiring strategy.

  • Develop and implement creative, data-driven sourcing strategies to identify and engage a diverse pool of talent, leveraging various platforms, networking events, and creative outreach techniques.

  • Conduct thorough screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, skills, and overall fit. Provide guidance to hiring managers on selection processes.

  • Manage the offer process, including compensation negotiation, and provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.

  • Utilize recruitment data and analytics to track key metrics, optimize processes, and influence decisions. Provide insights into trends, market conditions, and candidate behaviors.

  • Assertively challenge hiring assumptions when necessary, offering informed recommendations based on data and market insights, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

  • Work on enhancing the company’s brand and reputation to attract top talent in competitive markets. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and labor market dynamics.

  • Continuously assess and refine the recruitment process to improve efficiency, speed, and candidate quality while ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.

Who you are

We’re looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:
  • 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with proven success hiring GTM / Corporate talent at scale.

  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with executives and senior leaders and influence decision-making.

  • A high level of accuracy and attention in regards to our Applicant Tracking System and the offer process.

  • Ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions, optimize recruiting processes, and provide insights to hiring managers.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data and recommendations clearly and confidently.

  • Skilled in negotiating offers and managing complex candidate scenarios.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with Ashby.

Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third-Party Recruiters

To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

Equal opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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