Full-time - Paris (on site) - from 50k€

Reporting to the VP People, the Talent Sourcer will own all sourcing activities. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and engaging exceptional talent to drive our mission forward. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building connections, leveraging technology, and contributing to a fast-growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Engagement

  • Partner with Talent Partners to identify hiring needs and create targeted sourcing strategies.

  • Use innovative sourcing techniques, including Open source projects, Boolean search, and social media platforms, to identify top-tier candidates.

  • Build and nurture talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

  • Engage passive candidates to introduce them to exciting opportunities within the organisation.

• Conference & Event Representation

  • Represent Kiln’s Talent team at industry conferences, career fairs, and networking events.

  • Actively identify and engage high-potential candidates at events and through direct networking.

  • Build long-term connections with industry professionals to strengthen Kiln’s talent pipeline.

  • Share insights and learnings from events to refine sourcing strategies and build an innovative talent acquisition approach.

• Screening & Coordination

  • Conduct initial outreach and qualification calls to assess candidate suitability.

  • Coordinate with recruiters and hiring managers to schedule interviews and track feedback.

  • Maintain accurate and organised candidate records in our ATS (Ashby).

• Employer Branding

  • Support employer branding efforts by sharing company updates and insights on professional platforms.

  • Collaborate on creative campaigns to attract diverse and skilled candidates.

• Data & Reporting

  • Track and analyze sourcing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and adjust as needed.

  • Provide weekly pipeline updates and insights to the Talent Acquisition team.

• Collaboration & Improvement

  • Work closely with hiring managers and HR to understand role requirements and align sourcing efforts.

  • Continuously improve sourcing strategies by staying updated on market trends and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience (2+ years) in talent sourcing or a similar role within recruitment.

• Strong understanding of sourcing tools and techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, Boolean search).

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in using recruitment tools and systems like Notion, Ashby(ATS), or equivalent.

• Fluent in English as your manager isn’t fluent in French

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced tech or startup environment.

• Interest or familiarity with Web3, blockchain, or cryptocurrency sectors.

• Knowledge of global hiring practices and sourcing for diverse markets.

About Kiln:

Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade rewards platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking & DeFi functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, staking & DeFi protocols access, and comprehensive data and commission management.

With $13+ billion in crypto assets staked through our platform, Kiln has established a strong presence on Ethereum, managing over 4.3% of the network through 45,000+ validators — all with zero slashing events.

Kiln serves more than 140 leading customers, including Binance, BitPanda, Bitgo, Fireblocks, VanEck, and TrustWallet.

Our team of 85+ ecosystem enthusiasts brings experience from industry leaders like Google, Circle, Ledger, Chainalysis, and other prominent technology and cryptocurrency companies.

We've raised $30M in total funding from prominent investors including 1kx, Crypto.com, Illuminate Financial, Consensys, Wintermute, Kraken Ventures...

Join Kiln and help us make the web more secure, stable, decentralized, and fair!

How Kiln will support you:

At Kiln, our values drive us: Technical Excellence ensures top security and usability; Innovation-Driven Meritocracy elevates groundbreaking ideas; Trust and Transparency build reliability through open communication; and People First keeps our team and clients at the heart of everything we do.

• A fast-paced, bureaucracy-free work environment

• Equity share options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!

• Competitive salary

• Flexible holiday

• Flexible remote working 1 day per week

• Choose your IT equipment

• Internet connection: €50/month

• Significant personal development budget (books, training)

• Overseas tech conferences budget

Kiln is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women or persons with disabilities.

Your interview process

Our thorough process ensures the best fit for both you and Kiln, and we strive to make each step valuable and efficient.

1. Recruiter Interview (45 min)

2. Take-home sourcing test

3. Technical Interview (60 min)

4. Core Values Interview (45 min)

5. Founders Interview (30 min)

6. Offer!

Your personal information will be securely stored in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and will not be shared with external parties. We comply fully with GDPR regulations to protect your data and privacy.

Please note that we are not sponsoring visas for individuals without work authorization in the UK. This role is specifically for employees (no B2B or contractors) based in the UK. Thank you!