Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Technology

Airwallex is scaling our engineering teams globally, and we re looking for an exceptional Talent Acquisition Manager to take our engineering hiring to the next level. In this dynamic hybrid role, you ll lead and mentor a high-performing team of recruiters while directly driving some of our most critical, high-impact engineering hires. You ll partner closely with senior engineering leaders (e.g., VP Eng, CTO) to shape talent strategy, trial bold new approaches, and build the world‑class teams powering Airwallex s next stage of growth.

This role is based in London.

• Lead and develop the team:
  Mentor a high‑performing group of recruiters, set clear goals, and support their professional growth.
• Shape hiring strategy:
  Partner with engineering leadership to forecast needs, define talent priorities, and maintain a consistently high hiring bar through interviewer calibration and alignment.
• Own critical hires:
  Drive full‑cycle recruitment for senior and hard‑to‑fill engineering roles, delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Use data to drive decisions:
  Track key metrics, identify bottlenecks, and continuously optimise recruiting efficiency and outcomes.
• Enhance recruiting impact:
  Strengthen employer brand, refine processes and leverage tools to improve speed, quality, and candidate experience.

• Experienced leader: 10+ years in recruiting, including 3+ years leading or mentoring recruiters, with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Engineering hiring expert:
  Proven success hiring top engineering talent across multiple levels, including senior and leadership roles.
• Trusted partner & communicator:
  Skilled at stakeholder management, influencing senior engineering leaders, and communicating clearly across all levels.
• Data‑driven operator:
  Use metrics and insights to guide strategy, measure success, and drive continuous improvement.
• Hands‑on and strategic:
  Balance executing critical hires with leading the team, thriving in a fast‑paced, scaling environment.

Core

Skills:

Hiring, Brand Other

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Stakeholder Management Seniority:
Leadership