Manager, Talent Acquisition EMEA

We are seeking our new Manager, Talent Acquisition to join the 74Software team! The Manager, Talent Acquisition, EMEA is responsible for leading end-to-end recruiting efforts across the EMEA region while building strong partnerships with business leaders and guiding a regional recruiting team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality hiring outcomes, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and ensuring recruiting practices align with global talent acquisition strategy under the direction of the VP, Global Talent Acquisition. This is a hybrid position and we will consider candidates in the UK (we have offices in London, Bristol and Sheffield), Paris, Dublin, or Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting & Delivery
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles across EMEA, ensuring timely and high-quality hiring outcomes.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent across multiple markets.
  • Maintain strong market knowledge and provide insights on talent availability, hiring trends, and competitive intelligence.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stakeholder Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders across EMEA.
  • Partner closely with stakeholders to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities.
  • Provide guidance on hiring strategy, job design, compensation benchmarking (as applicable), and interview best practices.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and solutions clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Guide, coach, and support a team of recruiters across the region.
  • Provide direction on requisition management, sourcing strategy, and candidate assessment.
  • Support performance management, development planning, and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Foster collaboration with global TA peers to ensure alignment with global processes and standards.
• Process & Strategy
  • Implement and uphold global talent acquisition policies, tools, and best practices within EMEA.
  • Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
  • Contribute to regional and global TA initiatives led by the VP, Global Talent Acquisition.
  • Track and report on recruiting metrics (time to fill, pipeline health, hiring outcomes, etc.).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with experience hiring across multiple EMEA countries.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring recruiters preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of regional labor markets and employment practices across EMEA.
• Experience working within a global or matrixed organization is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and consultative mindset.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Data-driven and organized approach to recruiting.
• High attention to candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Ability to operate effectively under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Fluent in French.

Company Overview

74Software, affiliated with Axway and SBS, together, we deliver secure, mission-critical software that powers a data-driven world. Independently operated leaders with decades of proven expertise. From secure integration and API solutions to cloud-based banking platforms, we help global organizations and financial institutions thrive. For more than 25 years, Axway has helped major brands and government agencies worldwide with trusted solutions in Managed File Transfer (MFT), B2B integration, APIs, and Financial Accounting Hub products. SBS empowers banks and financial institutions to reimagine the future with a composable, cloud-based architecture supporting deposits, lending, compliance, payments, consumer finance, and asset finance operations across the globe.

Why 74Software? We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing our people are our greatest strength. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact. We offer benefits that support your health, growth, and lifestyle, so you can thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.