Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist in England

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business. We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors. Founded in ****, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius. We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our global team.

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our wider People team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet the company's staffing needs. This role involves working closely with hiring managers, building talent pipelines, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews.
  • Introduce Candidates to the culture and values of Sonata One.
  • Create and post job advertisements on various platforms.
  • Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
  • Work with the TA function on building and enhancing our employer brand to attract top talent.
• Candidate sourcing and engagement
  • Use LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and employee referrals to identify potential candidates.
  • Actively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future roles within the private markets.
  • Conduct initial screening calls and assess candidate qualifications.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and role requirements.
  • Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and candidate feedback.
  • Support the Global Team with People/Recruitment related queries.
  • Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
  • Provide timely feedback, according to guidelines, to candidates and hiring managers.
  • Manage offer negotiations and pre-boarding activities.
• Recruitment analytics and reporting
  • Track and analyse recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate satisfaction).
  • Maintain up to date recruitment data.
  • Identify areas for process improvement based on data insights.
  • Prepare regular reports on recruitment performance.
  • Ensure that Sonata One is GDPR Compliant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a scaling/fast-paced environment.
• Expert communication and stakeholder management.
• Comfortable driving initiatives and solution-driven.
• Greenhouse ATS experience is preferable but not essential.
• Thrives within a scaling environment.
• Must have experience within the Private Markets or finance.

Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We're not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.

Benefits

• Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.
• Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you're with us.
• Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life's ups and downs.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters.
• Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow.
• Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about.
• Cycle to work Scheme – Employees can benefit from significant tax savings on bicycles and cycling equipment.