Director of Talent Acquisition and HR (North America & Europe)
Reports to: Head of Finance and Business Development
Location: Remote (UK or East Coast US preferred)
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience with benefits package

About Certa

Certa is a front-runner in the fast-growing “no-code” SaaS workflow space. Our platform
addresses the full lifecycle for suppliers / third parties/partners covering onboarding,
risk assessment, contract lifecycle management, and ongoing monitoring. Certa also
offers the most automated and "ridiculously" configurable customer/counterparty KYC &
AML solution. The Certa platform brings business functions like Procurement, Sales,
Compliance, Legal, InfoSec, Privacy, etc. together via an easy collaborative workflow,
automated risk scoring, and ongoing monitoring for key ‘shifts in circumstance’. Our data
agnostic, the open-API platform ensures that Clients can take a best-in-class approach
when it comes to leveraging any of our 50+ (& growing) existing data and tech partner
integrations. As a result, Certa enables clients to onboard Third Parties & KYC
customers faster, with less effort, no swivel chair syndrome, and maintains a constantly
updated searchable knowledge repository of all records.

Certa’s clients range from the largest & leading global firms in their Industry (Retail,
Aerospace, Payments, Consulting, Ridesharing, and Commercial Data) to early lifecycle
start-ups.

Your Impact
As our Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist, you will be the primary driver behind scaling our team across North America and Europe. This is a role designed for someone who thrives in both sourcing top talent and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. You will play a critical role in filling key open positions while supporting broader HR needs across the business.

What You'll Do

*Talent Acquisition *

• Own full-cycle recruitment for key open roles across North America and Europe.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build a diverse, high-quality candidate pipeline.
• Conduct thorough screenings and interviews, ensuring a seamless and professional candidate experience from first contact to offer.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand department needs and guide them through the selection process.
• Lead offer negotiations and partner with HR Ops to ensure a smooth handoff to onboarding.
• Utilise ATS and recruitment tools for efficient tracking, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to reduce reliance on external recruiters.

HR Generalist

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws in the US, Canada and UK
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and payroll coordination.
• Administer benefits and assist with policy implementation.
• Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations including immigration, tax, and labour laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for general employee queries and HR matters.

What You Bring

• 4–6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with some exposure to HR generalist responsibilities.
• Proven track record of hiring for Sales (SDR, AE), Marketing, and Operations roles in North America and/or EMEA.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance across the US, Canada and UK.
• Hands-on experience with ATS, HRIS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
• Familiarity with recruitment landscapes and employment nuances in North America and the UK.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with immigration processes and work authorisation requirements in the US and UK.
• Experience with remote-first teams and distributed workforces.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for recruitment metrics.
• HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Background in scaling HR operations during rapid growth phases.
• Experience working in tech or startup environments.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Direct Impact: Play a pivotal role in building the teams that power Certa's success.
• Growth Path: Clear opportunities for career advancement as we continue to scale.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Innovative Culture: Join a passionate team building cutting-edge solutions for enterprise clientsCerta is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.