Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

About This Role

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading the full-cycle recruitment process for various roles within the organization, including senior-level and specialized positions. This role requires a strategic approach to identifying, attracting, and hiring high-caliber candidates. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR & Finance business partners, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless recruitment experience and provide a world-class candidate experience.

What You Will Lead/Do or Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer negotiations for a range of positions.


• Team Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor HR/TA team members, fostering high performance and supporting their professional growth.


• Recruitment Strategy & KPIs: Establish, track, and optimize key recruitment metrics and KPIs (e.g., Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Quality of Hire) to measure process effectiveness and deliver data-driven insights.


• Sourcing: Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, networking events, and referrals.


• Stakeholder Management: Partner with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs, job requirements, and organizational culture to ensure the best fit for the role.


• Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, providing timely updates, and delivering a seamless recruitment process.


• Employer Branding: Promote the company's employer brand by representing the organization at career fairs, networking events, and other recruitment activities.


• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent market conditions to provide insights and recommendations to hiring managers.


• Diversity & Inclusion: Implement strategies to attract and hire a diverse workforce, ensuring alignment with the company's diversity and inclusion goals.

Qualifications / What You Need To Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Experience: 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition with a focus on recruiting technical talent at all levels. Additional recruitment experience in other areas (Sales, Marketing, Legal, Finance, HR).


• Language: Fluent/Native English proficiency is a must (daily working language).


• Team Leadership: Experience managing or leading HR / Talent Acquisition teams.


• Data-Driven: Demonstrated ability to define, measure, and optimize recruitment KPIs and key performance metrics.


• Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth industry.


• Strong sourcing and networking abilities (LinkedIn Recruiter).


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proven ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.


• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — Workday is a plus!


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points / Nice to Have:

• International Recruitment: Experience in international recruitment, particularly in the US and India markets (EMEA is a plus).


• Career Development: Experience in career coaching, progression frameworks, or leading career development initiatives.


• Learning & Development: Track record of designing, facilitating, or managing corporate training programs and educational courses.

What We Offer

• Full-Time Contract: Competitive remuneration package in a growing IT environment.


• 360° Exposure: Hands-on experience across HR, business operations, tech marketing, and project management.


• Hybrid Work Model: 3 days in our Lisbon office (Marquês de Pombal) for team collaboration and brainstorming, and 2 days remote work.

About Opplane

Opplane specializes in providing advanced data-focused solutions for financial services, telecommunication, and reg-tech to accelerate their digital transformation journey. Opplane leadership team is comprised of Silicon Valley serial entrepreneurs and experienced executives. Its expertise comes from years of specific industry experience at some of the world’s top companies, such as PayPal, Xerox Parc, Amazon, Wells Fargo, SoFi in the areas of product management, data technology, data governance, data privacy, security, machine learning, and risk management.

About the Team

• Multicultural Fusion: Our team comprises individuals from all corners of the world, bringing together a rich tapestry of cultures, ideas, and perspectives. We believe that diversity is our strength, driving innovation and creativity in our projects.


• Fast-Paced Startup Environment: We thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment where adaptability and agility are prized. If you're looking for a place where your ideas can spark change, you've found it.


• Individual Accountability: We value personal responsibility and accountability. Each team member has a critical role to play, and we trust you to own your part in our collective success.


• Non-Formal Team Culture: We break away from stuffy, formal work environments. Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and down-to-earth.