People & Talent Specialist

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9fin is hiring a People & Talent Specialist in Belfast to own end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and employee experience while supporting Enablement teams in London and New York. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR or hybrid roles in fast-paced tech or fintech, solid knowledge of Northern Irish employment law, and experience with HRIS/ATS tools (HiBob, Lattice, Ashby). You’ll lead Belfast hiring, design onboarding, drive engagement, and help deliver our People Operations Transformation. In return you’ll enjoy a competitive package, equity, pension, private medical, hybrid work, and a sabbatical. To apply, tailor your CV to show recruitment success with metrics, a people-first mindset, and strong stakeholder relations; highlight data hygiene in ATS and culture building in start-ups.

About 9fin

9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion.

Debt markets are vast, global, and mission-critical, yet still run on fragmented data, PDFs, and manual workflows. 9fin replaces this broken infrastructure with a single platform that centralises proprietary credit data, deep analysis, and high-value workflows across global markets.

Today, 9fin powers teams at 300+ blue-chip institutions worldwide, including global banks, asset managers, private equity firms, law firms, and advisors. The business is scaling at exceptional speed, with rapid expansion in the US and best-in-class retention driven by deep workflow adoption.

We’re at a defining inflection point. With proven product-market fit and strong, global market pull, 9fin is accelerating toward becoming the category-defining platform for debt markets worldwide.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a People & Talent Specialist to join our incredible People team! This pivotal role will focus on refining and scaling our people & talent operations to support our rapidly expanding team of 70+ (and growing!) in Belfast, as well as hiring support for our Enablement teams (Finance, Ops, Legal, Marketing) in London and New York.

As an integral member of our Belfast office, you’ll partner closely with our Head of Data Operations & Site Lead and Senior People Partner to support employee and candidate engagement initiatives while ensuring that operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment:

• Lead recruitment for all our Belfast based roles, including conducting kick off calls with hiring managers, crafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting initial screening calls

• Lead employer branding initiatives in Belfast e.g. representing 9fin at University careers fairs and fintech meet ups

• Organise and coordinate interviews, assessment days, and candidate feedback sessions

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by maintaining communication, providing timely updates, and answering candidate queries

• Practise good hygiene when it comes to maintaining our ATS and accurately recording data for effective reporting

Onboarding & Employee Experience:

• Manage the full onboarding process for new hires, including preparing induction materials, scheduling orientation sessions, and ensuring that new hires have everything they need to succeed from Day 1

• Prepare and send employment contracts, offer letters, and other documentation related to hiring and onboarding

• Lead employee engagement initiatives in Belfast, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture

• Be a cultural champion for the office, cultivating a workplace that engages and empowers employees to thrive

General People Support:

• Assist with day-to-day HR operations, including maintaining employee records, updating our HRIS, HiBob, and assisting with payroll and benefits administration.

• Help with the implementation of our People Operations Transformation project.

• Lead employee engagement initiatives in Belfast, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, or hybrid people & talent roles, preferably in fast-paced environments (tech, fintech, or start-ups)

• Knowledge of Northern Irish employment laws and regulations

• Good understanding of HR processes and recruitment best practices.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Ability to maintain a structured approach to work, utilizing tools to track multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to manage shifting priorities, distinguishing between urgent tasks and important initiatives to allocate effort effectively.

• Familiarity with HRIS and ATS software (we use HiBob, Lattice and Ashby)

• A people-first mindset with the ability to build strong relationships and offer guidance to employees at all levels.

• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic start-up environment.

• Proactive and collaborative approach

• A genuine interest in employee well-being and fostering a supportive, inclusive culture.

What We Offer:

We’re a scaling start up, and we enjoy sharing our success, when the company succeeds, we always reinvest that in our people. We also offer huge amounts of responsibility, an abundance of opportunity for growth and a platform to truly excel.

Financial & Insurance

• Competitive Salary (benchmarked between 75th-90th% of market)

• Equity options

• Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%)

• Private Medical Insurance

• Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness

• Group Life Assurance

• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes

Time off

• 25 holiday days per year

• Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)

• Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work

• Work abroad for up to 3 months a year

• 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service

• Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available

Training & Culture

• Professional learning and development budget

• Quarterly team socials

• Summer and Winter company social events

9fin is an equal opportunities employer

At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.