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Plaid

Sep 22

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have 6-10 years in HR roles, strong relationship-building skills, a detail-oriented approach, UK market knowledge, and excitement for start-ups. HRBP experience is a plus.
  • You will drive people programs, coach leaders, manage recruitment, partner on strategies, support change management, and use data to enhance team performance in Europe.

Requirements

  • 6-10 years of experience in an HR Generalist/HRBP role
  • Experience in designing & executing people team programs
  • Strong relationship-building, consultative and influencing skills; and exceptional interpersonal skills
  • A high degree of judgement and discretion, adaptability, strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team with a strong initiative to manage high volume workflow.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Solid program management and multi-tasking skills.
  • Deep knowledge of the UK talent market
  • Excitement to work at a start-up and to contribute to building and iterating on existing processes
  • [Nice to have] Experience being the HR lead at a start-up
  • [Nice to have] HRBP experience at a larger organisation

Responsibilities

  • Support Plaid Europe leadership in driving business outcomes for the organisation
  • Drive and champion people programmes with various functional teams
  • Partner with Head of Europe to build People strategies for the Europe team
  • Coach Europe Leaders on management, team development, hiring, and employee issues
  • Maintain feedback loop between the business and various People Centres of Excellence
  • Partner with People and Organisational Development team to design solutions specific to Europe’s needs that aligns with Plaid’s global People initiatives
  • Partner with our People Analytics team to identify data that will inform and influence Europe leadership team as needed
  • Manage the full cycle of recruiting candidates from sourcing through close with direct ownership for the growth of Europe
  • Work with our Europe leadership team and the recruiting team to build process and implement best practices to enable hiring top talent locally in the European market
  • Keep our hiring bar high and be a talent consultant to both candidates and hiring managers
  • Lead and support change management initiatives including organisational restructuring, process improvements and cultural transformation. Provide guidance and tools to leaders to effectively manage change within their teams

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Europe People Lead role?

The primary focus of the Europe People Lead role is to support the Europe leadership team in establishing key people priorities, hiring, developing, and retaining talent to enable the business to achieve its goals.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience in an HR Generalist/HRBP role, experience in designing and executing people team programs, strong relationship-building skills, and a deep knowledge of the UK talent market, among other qualifications.

How will the Europe People Lead work with European leadership?

The Europe People Lead will coach European leaders on management, team development, hiring, and employee issues, as well as partner with them to build people strategies tailored to the European team's needs.

What kind of experience is considered a "nice to have" for this position?

Experience as the HR lead at a start-up and HRBP experience at a larger organization are both considered "nice to have" for this position.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Plaid is committed to building a diverse team and values unique experiences, encouraging individuals to apply even if their qualifications do not fully match the job description.

What kind of data will the Europe People Lead work with?

The Europe People Lead will partner with the People Analytics team to identify data that will inform and influence the Europe leadership team as needed.

What initiatives is the Europe People Lead expected to lead?

The Europe People Lead is expected to lead and support change management initiatives, including organizational restructuring, process improvements, and cultural transformation.

Will the Europe People Lead be involved in the recruitment process?

Yes, the Europe People Lead will manage the full cycle of recruiting candidates, from sourcing through to closing, with a focus on growing the European team.

What is Plaid's mission?

Plaid's mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone by building tools and infrastructure that empower people to interact with their finances effectively.

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Plaid

Our mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. Join us!

Technology
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Plaid is a data network that powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. Plaid works with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, and Betterment, 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 more than 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company was founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey.