Job Title:Senior Specialist, Talent AcquisitionOverview:OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to help us scale our business and drive our technology hiring across Europe. We're looking for an engaging individual to join a high performing team where there is a real focus on direct hiring.You will play a vital role in the delivery of technology vacancies across our European Tech HQ and the wider regional offices. You'll partner stakeholders across the business to hire a diverse mix of roles from Software Engineers, Test and DevOps, functional roles such as BA's, PM's ,Agile Delivery Leads & key growth areas such as open banking, AI & ML roles. As a Senior Tech Recruiter, you will play a strategic role in attracting and hiring top technical talent & will partner closely with business leaders and hiring managers to deliver exceptional recruitment experiences, leveraging advanced sourcing strategies and market insights to meet critical hiring needs.We're looking for someone who is passionate about technology and recruitment, but believes in candidate experience, the power of inclusion. This role will provide a great opportunity for Career Development & growthThe Role•Talent Strategy & AdvisoryoPartner with senior stakeholders to define hiring needs and workforce plans.oProvide market intelligence on tech talent trends, compensation, and competitor activity.•Candidate Sourcing & EngagementoDevelop and execute innovative sourcing strategies for niche technical roles.oBuild and maintain talent pipelines through proactive engagement in tech communities.•Recruitment Process ManagementoManage end-to-end recruitment for senior and specialized technical positions.oEnsure a seamless candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding.•Data & InsightsoUse recruitment analytics to optimize processes and report on key metrics.oDrive continuous improvement through data-driven recommendations.All About you •Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of software engineering, cloud, data, and emerging technologies.•Recruitment Expertise: Proven track record in sourcing and closing senior technical talent.•Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.•Tools & Technology: Proficiency with Workday ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing platforms.•Analytical Skills: Experience using data to drive decisions and improve processes.•Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.To find US Salary Ranges, visit People Place. Under the Compensation tab, select "Salary Structures." Within the text of "Salary Structures," click on the link "salary structures 2025," through which you will be able to access the salary ranges for each Mastercard job family. For more information regarding US benefits, visit People Place and review the Benefits tab and the Time Off & Leave tab.