Contract Recruiter(Europe)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Plaid scores A on the Alion truth index.
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
About the team and the role
The Talent team partners with leaders across Plaid to build the teams that build our products. We are committed to thoughtful, candidate-first hiring processes and to scaling with intention.
Plaid is inherently a global business with a global mission, and as our first recruiting hire in Europe, you will help us achieve it by building best-in-class teams across the region. You will own full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to close, develop hiring strategies, and lead first-in-kind searches, all while delivering an excellent candidate experience. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role as our European presence expands. We're just getting started.
What you'll do
Lead full-cycle recruiting for Plaid's European business teams, including Sales, Growth, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and People roles, from sourcing to close.
Partner closely with hiring managers in Europe and the US to scale teams in the region.
Work with our existing team to build localized processes and implement best practices for hiring top talent.
Act as a talent consultant to hiring managers, advising on market conditions, hiring strategy, and fair, consistent interviewing.
Help us improve and scale a clear, respectful, and inclusive candidate experience for people from all backgrounds.
Use data to identify gaps in the funnel and recommend improvements, including which candidate communities we are reaching and which we are missing.
What excites us
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency.
Experience in a fast-growing, changing environment, ideally building or improving recruiting processes.
A candidate-first approach that balances speed, quality, and experience.
Clear, effective communication with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ownership, discretion with confidential information, and attention to detail.
Nice to have
Experience hiring across multiple European markets.
Familiarity with fintech or financial services.
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
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Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.