Talent Acquisition Partner - GTM

Aiven • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aiven is building the tech stack for future developers, aiming to simplify the creation of agents or AI applications for production use cases. Founded in Finland in 2015, Aiven has grown to over 400 employees across 17 countries and achieved Centaur status in 2025 with $100m ARR. The company is focused on solving complex tech problems and is seeking individuals with the right mindset and ambition. This role is crucial for attracting and hiring top Go-To-Market (GTM) talent globally. The Talent Acquisition Partner will view recruitment as a commercial function, driving simple and effective solutions. Based in Ireland or Austin, TX, this role involves partnering with senior leaders to build proactive talent pipelines for Aiven's products and ARR growth. The biggest challenges will involve sourcing high-caliber candidates at scale, requiring adaptability and a proactive learning approach. The role will leverage world-class data dashboards and custom tooling to enhance the candidate journey. Access to AI tools like Claude and participation in hackathons are available, with opportunities to contribute to feature design. Personal development budgets are also provided. The position requires a 360° TA Partner who acts as a strategic partner to hiring managers, guides them through the hiring process, focuses on attracting global talent with an understanding of local markets and passive candidate engagement, provides a world-class candidate experience, and embodies a team-first approach within a lean team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Partner with a strong track record of hiring in GTM within a fast-paced tech company.
• Deep expertise in hiring globally, understanding that different cultures require a different approach to hiring.
• Ability to quickly become a trusted partner to hiring managers and make a difference to candidates.
• Fluency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Attract and hire the best GTM talent across the world.
• Act as a strategic partner to our hiring managers, guiding them through the entire hiring process from crafting compelling job descriptions to negotiating and closing offers.
• Focus on attracting top talent in a global function, requiring a keen understanding of the local talent markets and creativity in engaging passive candidates.
• Provide a world-class candidate experience through the whole lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design and scope of features for custom tooling to improve the candidate journey.

Benefits

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
• Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
• Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
• Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time).
• Country-specific benefits for our global cast.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed