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Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
Mid level
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
Mid level
As a Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll hire top talent, build a recruitment team, and execute talent programs while focusing on candidate experience and relationship building.
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About ARQ

ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly. We’re still early in our journey, which means every person who joins shapes the future of our product, culture, and growth. If you’re excited by big challenges, global impact, and the chance to grow fast with a world-class team, ARQ is the place to do it.

What you'll do
  • Hire A - players: you will work with the co-founders and the executive team to calibrate roles and seniorities, hire the best talent in the world, and create hiring playbooks

  • Act like a founder: you will go beyond scope of work and priorities, it is in the DNA of ARQ to do whatever it takes to win. You love freedom, ownership, and are not afraid to get your hands dirty

  • Put together the best: you will be an owner in building out our Recruitment KPIs, closely monitoring data and making informed decisions about how and whom we need to hire

  • Build the Talent team: further down the line you will hire other recruiters to work with you on scaling the team as the business keeps growing

  • Scope, plan, and execute People and Talent programs: you will work closely together with the other Talent Lead to not only execute on the hiring plan, but also put in place robust, scalable programs and initiatives to support our future growth

What you'll need
  • Proven track record hiring RnD for a hyper-growth technology startup (+$1b valuation) across Europe and/or LATAM.

  • An excellent sourcing toolkit - we don't rely on inbound and believe in reaching out to passive talent (agency or sourcer background is preferred)

  • Strong interpersonal skills, you will be able to connect and build lasting relationships with both stakeholders and candidates.

  • High EQ, being able to understand what drives candidates and assess cultural fit. You will sell the ARQ mission to them, and get them excited about the company and our vision. You value candidates highly and provide them with a world-class experience throughout the process

  • Excellent organisation skills, being able to manage candidates funnel with maximum attention to detail and due diligence. We believe in providing an excellent experience to candidates, holding their hand through the process and providing actionable feedback

  • Resourcefulness, ability to leverage LinkedIn as well as the network of the current team to source potential candidates

  • Ability to work well as part of a team, a relentless drive and a track record as proven closer

Benefits
  • Competitive salary

  • Sign-on stock options bonus, so you become part of the success of the company

  • Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)

  • Paid annual leave

  • Latest technology to work with - we use a sleek, modern ATS for a great candidate and recruiter experience

  • Strong team that will help you improve your skills

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