Recruiting
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
ABOUT PLAID
At Plaid, our mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. There has never been a better time to help build the future of fintech with us. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live healthier financial lives. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo and SoFi, several Fortune 500 companies, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 11,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe.
Founded in 2013, Plaid is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., London, and Amsterdam.
Attracting and retaining great people is the most important thing we do. We care deeply about every candidate’s experience, no matter the outcome. Our founders ran recruiting themselves for the first few years of Plaid’s life, and we’ve since built a team of recruiting leaders who are key to our growth.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a contract recruiter to support our Business recruiting team during a period of growth. You’ll work alongside our recruiters and hiring managers to keep searches moving: sourcing candidates, running early-stage screens, and making sure every candidate has a great experience.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Source and engage candidates for Business roles through outreach, referrals, and talent pools
- Conduct initial recruiter screens and share clear, structured feedback with the recruiting team and hiring manager
- Manage candidate pipelines and keep interview scheduling and logistics on track
- Keep our applicant tracking system accurate and up to date
- Deliver a timely, communicative, and respectful candidate experience at every stage
- Support the recruiting team with projects, such as building talent pipelines, improving outreach templates, and refining process documentation
- Flag roadblocks, market feedback, and candidate concerns to the recruiting team early
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 2+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience, ideally including some contract or agency work
- Experience supporting hiring in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
- Comfort with sourcing tools and an applicant tracking system
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to ramp quickly and work well in a team with shifting priorities
- A high degree of reliability, confidentiality, and attention to detail
- Curiosity about our products and the fintech industry
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.
Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here https://plaid.com/legal/#candidate-privacy-notice.
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.