
People & Talent Specialist
European Leveraged Finance Association
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Belfast • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead recruitment for all our Belfast based roles, including conducting kick off calls with hiring managers, crafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting initial screening calls
- Lead employer branding initiatives in Belfast e.g. representing 9fin at University careers fairs and fintech meet ups
- Organise and coordinate interviews, assessment days, and candidate feedback sessions
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by maintaining communication, providing timely updates, and answering candidate queries
- Practise good hygiene when it comes to maintaining our ATS and accurately recording data for effective reporting
- Manage the full onboarding process for new hires, including preparing induction materials, scheduling orientation sessions, and ensuring that new hires have everything they need to succeed from Day 1
- Prepare and send employment contracts, offer letters, and other documentation related to hiring and onboarding
- Lead employee engagement initiatives in Belfast, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Be a cultural champion for the office, cultivating a workplace that engages and empowers employees to thrive
- Assist with day-to-day HR operations, including maintaining employee records, updating our HRIS, HiBob, and assisting with payroll and benefits administration.
- Help with the implementation of our People Operations Transformation project.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, or hybrid people & talent roles, preferably in fast-paced environments (tech, fintech, or start-ups)
- Knowledge of Northern Irish employment laws and regulations
- Good understanding of HR processes and recruitment best practices.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to maintain a structured approach to work, utilizing tools to track multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities, distinguishing between urgent tasks and important initiatives to allocate effort effectively.
- Familiarity with HRIS and ATS software (we use HiBob, Lattice and Ashby)
- A people-first mindset with the ability to build strong relationships and offer guidance to employees at all levels.
- Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic start-up environment.
- Proactive and collaborative approach
- A genuine interest in employee well-being and fostering a supportive, inclusive culture.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary (benchmarked between 75th-90th% of market)
- Equity options
- Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness
- Group Life Assurance
- Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
- 25 holiday days per year
- Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)
- Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work
- Work abroad for up to 3 months a year
- 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
- Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available
- Professional learning and development budget
- Quarterly team socials
- Summer and Winter company social events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
recruitmentonboardingemployee engagementHR processesemployment lawdata recordingproject management
Soft Skills
organizational skillsrelationship buildingproactive approachcollaborative approachflexibilitypeople-first mindsetcommunication