Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6 months Contract

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever‑changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

We are looking for a freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our EMEA & Americas Talent Acquisition team. Operating from London, 2 days onsite is requested. The team is based across Belgium, The Netherlands, United States and the United Kingdom with a remit to hire into offices that span Europe, Middle East & Africa and the Americas. Globally, our Talent Acquisition team is represented across the USA, EMEA and APAC regions as we support the growth of Swift’s offices worldwide. As a result, this role presents opportunities for cross‑collaborative working and learning globally.

As Swift grows, you will be responsible for recruiting the best talent with the right values, skills, and competencies needed for the future.

What to expect:

• Partner with key stakeholders in assigned business areas to source, select and hire qualified candidates at a variety of levels.
• Manage and own the recruitment process end‑to‑end and ensuring a positive experience for all those involved.
• Develop a sourcing strategy to build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
• Drive offer process - building compensation proposals and packages that meet both Swift and candidate needs.
• Organise, and represent Swift at external job fairs, conferences, community/industry events.
• Carry out management reporting and data analysis to inform decision‑making, using internal and external market data and tools such as Talent Insights.
• Work with the whole HR department to share knowledge, best practices and experiences.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a freelance recruiter within a corporate environment and with experience of recruiting IT profiles.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of sourcing methodologies, strong track record of networking externally and expert in competency‑based interviewing.
• Experience with recruiting across locations in Europe.
• Passionate about building an organisation through its people and enabling excellent candidate and colleague experiences.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management with influencing skills.
• Collaborative team worker, well organised, able to work autonomously, and a growth mind‑set mentality.
• Excellent attention to detail skills and high standard in terms of quality of output.

What we offer:

• We put you in control of your career.
• We give you a competitive package.
• We help you perform at your best.
• We help you make a difference.
• We give you the freedom to be yourself.

We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility‑Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation‑related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.