Senior Talent Partner

Senior Talent Partner 6–9 month fixed-term opportunity. We're also happy to hear from exceptional fractional Talent Partners whose availability aligns with our hiring plans. While this role is initially designed as a fixed-term engagement, we're always excited to invest in exceptional talent as our business continues to grow. About Plooto Plooto is a Canada-born fintech company on a mission to give small and mid-sized businesses the financial power to succeed on their own terms. We make payments secure, accurate, and stress-free so businesses and their accountants can spend less time in the books, confidently manage cash flow, and make smarter decisions every day. We're building a company where talented people can do the best work of their careers. We believe the way you hire determines the company you become, and we're looking for someone who believes that too. About the Role You probably aren't looking for just another recruiter role. You're looking for a company that believes hiring is a competitive advantage. You believe every hire shapes culture. You think candidate experience is a product. You care as much about coaching hiring managers to make better decisions as you do about finding exceptional people. You've already started experimenting with AI because you know hiring is changing, and you're excited to help define what comes next. If this sounds like you, keep reading. We're looking for a builder. As our Senior Talent Partner, you'll partner directly with our Chief People Officer and leaders across the business to help build the next chapter of Talent at Plooto. You'll help leaders make exceptional hiring decisions, uncover remarkable talent, design thoughtful interview experiences, and build an AI-native recruiting function that allows people to spend less time on administrative work and more time exercising judgment. Some days you'll be discussing organizational design and hiring strategy with senior leaders. Some days you'll be developing sourcing strategies and messaging, reviewing interview feedback, or closing an exceptional candidate. We don't think those are different jobs. We think that's what great Talent Partners do. Key Responsibilities Lead full-cycle hiring across technical and business functions, partnering with hiring managers from role definition through offer acceptance. Develop thoughtful sourcing strategies that consistently uncover exceptional talent, not simply active applicants. Coach hiring managers to become stronger interviewers and better hiring decision-makers. Design and continuously improve structured interview experiences that raise hiring quality while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Help define what an AI-native recruiting function looks like by identifying, implementing, and continuously improving practical AI tools, workflows, and automations. Use recruiting data, market insights, and experimentation to improve hiring outcomes and continuously evolve how we hire. Partner with the People team to strengthen recruiting operations, employer brand, and hiring programs as the company grows. Roll up your sleeves wherever needed. We value people who think strategically and execute exceptionally. About You You're an exceptional Talent Partner. But that's only part of what makes you great. You care deeply about your craft. You bring strong opinions, held lightly, and know when to challenge, coach, and listen. You naturally improve systems instead of simply operating within them. You're AI native, not because it's trendy, but because you're relentlessly curious about smarter ways of working. You have high standards and a low ego. You're equally comfortable facilitating an executive hiring discussion as you are rolling up your sleeves to move a search forward. You've led full-cycle hiring in a high-growth technology company and have a track record of hiring exceptional talent across technical and business functions. Most importantly, you believe hiring deserves the same level o…