Head of Talent Acquisition

About Alma

At Alma, we’re reinventing finance to serve those who matter the most: merchants and consumers. Our instalment and deferred payment solutions help merchants boost sales by up to 20%, increase customer loyalty, and deliver a seamless shopping experience — all without encouraging debt. As the BNPL leader in France and active in 10 European countries, we’ve empowered over 21000 merchants and 8 million consumers. With a team of 340+ Almakers and a €115M Series C funding round, Alma is rapidly scaling across Europe — and this is just the beginning.

About The Job

Our future lies in our people: the ones we develop, the ones we attract. This role reporting to the VP People will therefore be pivotal to lead and transform Alma's talent acquisition strategy, to address current recruitment challenges, reduce time-to-hire, and build a world-class talent pipeline that supports our ambitious growth across European markets. You will furthermore contribute to shape key topics for Alma’s growth (incl our EVP, employer brand, DEI orientations).

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with Alma's growth objectives across multiple European markets
• Build and optimize recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate quality & experience
• Establish data-driven recruitment metrics and KPIs to measure success and identify improvement areas
• Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and create strategic workforce planning

Operational Excellence

• Lead and mentor the current TA team (currently 4 people to be scaled) to deliver exceptional results
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies including direct sourcing, employer branding, and passive candidate engagement
• Establish robust frameworks and assessment methodologies to reduce bias and optimize fit
• Build relationships with external recruitment partners and agencies accordingly

Market Expansion & Scaling

• Develop localized recruitment strategies for different European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium)
• Establish Alma as an employer of choice in the competitive fintech/BNPL space through an omnichannel strategy

Technology & Culture

• Leverage recruitment technology and AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining human touch
• Implement ATS optimization and candidate relationship management systems
• Stay ahead of market trends, including the impact of GenAI on tech hiring processes
• Embed Alma's values throughout the recruitment process, ensuring candidates align with our core principles and make it shine
• Refine and promote our Employee Value Proposition and DEI initiatives internally and externally

What would make you a perfect fit for the job?

Background

• Experience: 10+ years in talent acquisition with at least 3 years in leadership roles
• Scale-up expertise: Proven experience scaling recruitment in fast-growth tech companies in an international context, preferably in Europe
• DEI expertise: Demonstrated experience implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Languages: Fluent in English and French; additional European languages are a plus

Technical skills

• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop long-term talent strategies aligned with business goals
• Data analysis: Strong analytical skills to measure and improve recruitment performance
• Stakeholder management: Excellent ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
• Market knowledge: Deep understanding of European talent markets and competitive landscape
• Technology proficiency: Experience with modern ATS, sourcing tools, and recruitment technology

Soft skills

• Cultural intelligence: Ability to assess cultural fit and promote Alma's values
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments
• Results-oriented: Strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Innovation mindset: Continuously seeks new approaches to solve recruitment challenges

About The Recruitment Process

• Interview with Recruiter (30-45 mins)
• Remote interview with Hiring Manager (60 mins)
• On-site Case study presentation (60 mins)
• On-site Final interview with DIRCO member and some team members (30 mins)
• Reference Check & offer

Why you should join us

• Competitive base salary + profit-sharing and employee savings plan
• Swile meal vouchers (10€/day)
• Intensive career development, training programs, and mentorship
• Hybrid work model
• 100% health insurance coverage (Kenko) including family package
• Free mental health support (MindDay platform) + fitness partnerships (ClassPass/Gymlib
• Parents friendly benefits for a better work/life balance
• €530 annual sustainable mobility budget for eco-friendly commuting

You're not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria and that's making you hesitate to apply?

👉 At Alma, we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experiences, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

So please take your chance, apply anyway!