Senior Manager of Technical Recruiting

Who you are

• 10+ years of experience leading full-cycle technical recruiting, with a track record of hiring for engineering and other technical roles at scale
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing recruiting teams
• Deep knowledge of the EMEA talent market, with experience hiring in the UK, Poland, and Spain preferred
• Experience developing and executing hiring strategies in new or emerging markets where recruiting infrastructure and talent networks are still being established
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and build trusted partnerships with senior leaders
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using recruiting data and market insights to shape hiring strategies and influence business decisions
• Proven ability to lead recruiting teams through organizational growth and change while maintaining high performance and delivering hiring results

What the job involves

• As Senior Manager, Technical Recruiting, you’ll lead recruiting across EMEA, guiding a high-performing team that helps Affirm attract exceptional Engineering talent and scale internationally
• Your work will strengthen our global hiring strategy and enable the teams advancing Affirm’s mission
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters by setting clear expectations, providing thoughtful feedback, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture
• Own the recruiting strategy for EMEA, aligning regional hiring plans with business priorities and building the capabilities needed to support Affirm's continued international growth
• Partner with Technical and cross-functional leaders to translate hiring plans into scalable hiring strategies across teams and geographies
• Influence Director and VP-level stakeholders through recruiting data, market insights, and strategic guidance to inform hiring decisions, build alignment, and proactively mitigate talent risks
• Use recruiting analytics to identify trends, improve funnel performance, forecast hiring risks, and drive continuous improvement across the hiring process
• Collaborate closely with Talent Brand, Talent Operations, Compensation, and other People teams to deliver a seamless, consistent hiring experience
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders through transparent communication, thoughtful partnership, and proactive talent advice
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve recruiting processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and the candidate experience

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth