Talent Acquisition Partner

Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. More than 676,000 businesses, including McLaren Racing, Qantas, SHEIN, and TikTok, use us, directly or through our platform partners, to run their financial operations or build and monetize financial products of their own.

We started in Melbourne in 2015 to build the infrastructure global commerce runs on. We're the regulated backbone behind global payments: not by accident, but by design. A decade plus, 85+ licenses, and a financial infrastructure spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

We're co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with more than 2,300 people across 27 offices. We hire builders with founder-level energy, people who move fast with good judgment, dig in with real curiosity, and make calls from first principles rather than waiting to be told what to do. Read our operating principles to see it in full.

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated full cycle Recruiter to support hiring across key corporate functions, including Sales, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Strategy, and Marketing. 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 executives and hiring managers to attract top talent for positions ranging from junior to Director level.

The ideal candidate is results-driven, innovative, and capable of executing quickly in a fast-paced environment. You will be a trusted partner to senior leaders, demonstrating strong attention to detail, the ability to push back when needed, and utilizing data and insights to drive decision-making. Your ability to build and execute creative sourcing strategies will be key to ensuring we attract diverse, high-quality talent to meet the evolving needs of our business.

• Collaborate directly with senior leaders and 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.

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

• 7 years of experience in a full-cycle Talent Acquisition / Recruitment role ideally within a tech startup environment

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

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

• Proven experience in developing innovative sourcing strategies and using multiple channels to identify and engage talent

• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment

• 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

• Able to pivot strategies quickly and solve problems creatively while managing competing priorities

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.

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.