Talent Acquisition Lead

At Kantox, we are looking for a Talent Acquisition Team Lead to join our amazing People Team and help us bring top talent to Kantox 🚀 This job is for you if you are looking to develop your career in a disruptive environment.

In this role, you will be part of the People Team which is essential for the way we create and take care of our teams. We work to create top-performing teams that will bring value to the business.

About the team

The People team is a very dynamic and energetic team. We give support to all teams at Kantox building relationships based on trust. We are curious, data-driven and come from different walks of life - we work hard, celebrate wins and take learnings from every situation.

Our main areas are People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Training and People Business Partners: together we embrace a top employee journey from beginning to end, always challenging ourselves to think outside of the box.

Our mission as a team is to make sure that we stay on top of the needs of all teams while being innovative in what we do. We like to squeeze our brains to embrace the Kantox brand and we keep bringing it to the next level. 

Meet the team

• Tamara Lora, Chief People Officer
• Laia Iñiguez, People Operations Specialist
• Irene Perez, Senior People Business Partner
• Alvaro Torres, Talent Development Manager
• Gemma Brito, Talent Acquisition Partner
• Patrycja Pypczyński, People Business Partner
• Ricardo Arenas, People Operations Manager
• Giuseppe Cinquepalmi, Talent Acquisition Partner
• Our next TA Intern
• ... and you, our great TA Lead?

Your mission within Kantox

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge and shape our talent acquisition strategy? We're looking for a TA leader who can balance strategy creation and people management duties with hands-on recruiting. The half of the time allocated to your duties will be put on developing innovative TA strategies and fostering a high-performance culture within the recruitment team, wheras the other part will be focused on actively hiring for various business and tech positions. The TA Lead will be the main collaborator with the senior leadership team to align recruitment strategies with business objectives and drive continuous improvement in the hiring processes. 

Find out more about our Hiring Challenge (100 new FTE in 12 months!, 50% growth on our current headcount): explore more here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of TA partners (Gemma & Giuseppe, + indirectly 1 TA Intern)  to achieve high performance and meet hiring goals.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Recruitment Strategy:
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies short and long term to attract and hire top talent for both Business and Tech - special focus on opening new markets
• Implement and optimize recruitment vendors and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage the recruitment budget effectively, ensuring cost-efficient recruitment practices.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by continually refining our processes and adopting the latest industry best practices. 
• Collaborate closely with the HR Business Partner (HRBP) to develop comprehensive workforce planning strategies to ensure alignment with the company's goals. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs to develop tailored recruitment plans, providing guidance and regular training sessions.
• Work on the collaboration strategy between BNPP and Kantox. 
• Talent Sourcing:
• Work on a sourcing strategy to build your pipeline through various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Stay updated on industry trends and sourcing best practices 
• Metrics and Reporting:
• Track and analyse key recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on recruitment activities and outcomes.
• Employer Branding:
• Enhance the company’s employer brand by promoting a positive and engaging workplace culture.
• Represent the company at recruitment events, job fairs, and industry conferences.

Requirements

Who you are:

• You have 8+ years of proven work experience in full-cycle recruitment in preferably both Tech & Business;
• You have at least 2+ years of experience managing small TA teams.
• Naturally skilled in influencing others, be it Hiring Managers, C-levels or candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Excellent level of English
• BSc in Human Resources or relevant field

Team Leadership

Benefits

Our culture

• An environment of innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback
• A diverse and multicultural team of over 40 different nationalities
• Grow your role and build your career with our learning and development opportunities. 
• A collaborative and inclusive culture of sharing and teamwork. Build connections for life.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours so you can work when and where you feel best
• Some testimonials: “The culture and the people at Kantox make me want to recommend Kantox as a place to work. There is a good balance between learning and growing and support from fellow team members. I feel like the people are very welcoming and make Kantox an easy place to feel at home."

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Sponsored learning budget
• Free private health insurance
• Free Spanish, English and French lessons
• Relocation package if needed
• Flexible working hours with an intensive Friday schedule
• Hybrid work model
• 31 days of annual vacations
• Gym discounts and free sport activities
• Restaurant Ticket with monthly credit and regular cross-team lunches
• Fresh fruit and unlimited coffee
• Beautiful office with incredible 360-degree views of Barcelona

About Kantox

Kantox is a leading fintech company developing sophisticated Currency Management Automation software solutions that help companies to automate their foreign exchange processes and leverage currencies for growth.

We are a 190+ person strong team, split between London and Barcelona. So far, we’ve raised over €30 million and became profitable in 2018. Thanks to our clients, we continue to grow at a fast pace. Clients in 75 countries have already exchanged more than USD $18 billion with us!

As of July 2023, Kantox is a BNP Paribas company. Kantox will continue to operate as an independent company, now with the experience and market power of BNP Paribas behind it.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kantox is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Kantox employee.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage all applicants regardless of race, religion, or belief (if any), color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, age, marital and civil partnership status, or disability status.