Talent Acquisition Specialist

Klarna•New York, NY

116d•$103,848 - $130,267

About The Position

Klarna is growing, and the people we hire will shape that growth. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will drive our hiring efforts across the US and Europe by owning end-to-end recruitment processes and bringing in exceptional talent. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders, advising them and ensuring alignment on hiring needs while delivering a seamless candidate experience. This position combines strategic stakeholder engagement with hands-on execution: proactively sourcing and attracting strong candidates, conducting thorough initial interviews and assessments, and coordinating onboarding. The position also extends beyond recruitment itself: you will take ownership of a range of broader operational and process tasks that keep the team and our ways of working running smoothly, alongside helping to raise the bar on the talent we bring in.

Requirements

Experience in Talent Acquisition within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience hiring into the US market
Able to partner with and advise senior stakeholders, building strong working relationships across teams
Proactive in sourcing and engaging strong talent, including candidates who aren't actively looking
Skilled at conducting candidate interviews and rigorously assessing talent, alongside managing recruitment coordination
Pragmatic and hands-on, ready to take ownership of broader operational and process work beyond core Talent Acquisition
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a demanding workload across multiple positions
Detail-oriented, with experience handling onboarding administration and process execution
Strong communication skills with fluency in English
Adapts quickly and prioritizes effectively under pressure

Nice To Haves

Experience hiring business development, commercial and GTM positions
Experience in, or exposure to, executive search
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools
Experience working in fintech, technology, or other high-growth environments

Responsibilities

Drive hiring efforts across the US and Europe by owning end-to-end recruitment processes.
Bring in exceptional talent.
Partner closely with senior stakeholders, advising them and ensuring alignment on hiring needs.
Deliver a seamless candidate experience.
Proactively source and attract strong candidates.
Conduct thorough initial interviews and assessments.
Coordinate onboarding.
Take ownership of a range of broader operational and process tasks that keep the team and our ways of working running smoothly.
Help to raise the bar on the talent the company brings in.