Paul Flynn

Recruiter

Ireland8 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Hired over 100 engineers at Klarna.
  • Specialized in recruiting for AI and Machine Learning roles.
  • Experienced in full cycle recruiting across multiple countries.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter specializing in Fintech and AI recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingTalent AcquisitionTechnical Sourcing

Other Skills

AICloud SupportCustomer ServiceData ScienceDevOpsForeign LanguagesHuman ResourcesJavaJavaScriptLinuxMachine LearningManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word

About

Seasoned recruiter with a diverse background spanning 8 years, encompassing both agency and in-house environments. Extensive experience within the tech industry, specialising in software engineering, site reliability engineering, systems engineering, production engineering, Dev Ops, Machine Learning engineering roles. Presently serving as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Klarna, focusing on the recruitment of Dev Ops, Machine Learning, AI and Python. Open to connecting with individuals seeking opportunities in Sweden, Germany, Italy, Spain, or Portugal; feel free to send a direct message for further discussion

Experience

Klarna

Senior Technical Recruiter/ People Partner

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs · Hybrid

  • This positions is a mix between full cycle recruiting and Human Resources/Operations. Currently specialising in hiring top talent across Python, JavaScript, Machine Learning, DevOps, Java, security and data science.
  • Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process, including:
  • Talent Sourcing & Engagement: Identifying and attracting high-caliber candidates through strategic sourcing and outreach.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Leading intake meetings with hiring managers to define role requirements and align on hiring strategies.
  • Hiring Committees and Debrief: Leading hiring debriefs for engineering at Klarna. Collaborating with C level and Engineering directors on weekly committee and allocation meetings.
  • Job Marketing & Employer Branding: Crafting compelling job postings and leveraging multiple channels to maximize reach.
  • Candidate Assessment: Conducting in-depth behavioral interviews and technical screenings to ensure strong cultural and technical fit.
  • Decision-Making & Offer Management: Driving hiring decisions, negotiating offers, and ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
  • Operational/Human Resource Management: Managing visa processes, coordinating onboarding. Large aspect of this positions involves continuous assessment of candidates hired performance throughout their probation period. This involves regular checks in with leads. Processing conversions and off-boarding.
  • Work with engineering partners to plan headcount for the year.
  • Hiring Locations: Currently hiring in Poland, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, Spain and Germany
  • Levels: Junior, intermediate, senior, staff, Manager, Director level hiring
  • Key Achievements:
  • Hired over 100 engineers in my two years at Klarna.
  • Worked on a project with the CEO to hire 13 AI engineers for a specific niche project.
PythonJavaScriptMachine LearningDevOpsJavaSecurity+3

Meta

Technical Sourcer - Production Engineering

Jan 2022Feb 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dublin - Remote

  • Sourcing Production Engineers across EMEA. Production Engineers are a hybrid between systems, software and networks.
  • Hiring Production Engineers across EMEA into Ireland, UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, The Netherlands and Tel Aviv.
  • If you are an Engineer with Linux systems and a strong coding language, we would love to talk to you.
Production EngineeringLinuxSourcingTechnical Sourcing

Amazon web services (aws)

Technical Sourcing Recruiter

Apr 2021Jan 2022 · 9 mos · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

  • Technical Sourcing Recruiter in the Dublin sourcing team. Recruitment for Systems Development Engineers, Software Development Engineers, Support Engineers, Cloud Support Engineers and Systems Engineers.
  • Main focus on recruitment for AWS private customer in London.
Systems DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentCloud SupportTechnical Sourcing

Facebook (via morgan mckinley)

Technical Sourcer

Jan 2020Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · Dublin

  • Technical Sourcer in the Solutions Engineering and Production Engineering teams.
  • Sourcing candidates across the United States and EMEA

Irish life

Recruitment Specialist

Feb 2019Jan 2020 · 11 mos · County Dublin, Ireland

Impact recruitment (north america)

2 roles

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Jan 2018Oct 2018 · 9 mos

Recruitment Specialist, Corporate Division

Aug 2016Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Appleone employment services

Recruitment Specialist

Oct 2015Aug 2016 · 10 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Temporary and Permanent Full Cycle Recruitment for Administration, Customer Service, Sales, Call Centre and Junior Level Accounting Finance.
  • Duties included:
  • Screening Candidates and ensuring quality candidates are presented to clients.
  • Interviewing up to 12 candidates per week.
  • Reference checks for every candidate.
  • Making regular Temporary and Permanent placements.
  • Business Development calls ( Ad chase, Cold calling and leads).
  • Ensuring all relevant administration was up to date.
  • Creating Job postings.

Education

Technological University Dublin

Bachelor’s Degree — Business Management

Jan 2008Jan 2012

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