Principal Recruiter

Principal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition | Dublin, Ireland

About the Opportunity

Are you a strategic Talent Acquisition professional excited about the unique opportunity to help establish Klaviyo’s new Dublin office from the ground up? Klaviyo is seeking an experienced Principal Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team, playing a key role in building our presence in Dublin and supporting the rapid growth of this new hub. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across the organization, making an immediate and lasting impact by attracting exceptional talent across our go-to-market teams and other core functions.

The Dublin hub is at the heart of Klaviyo’s expansion into EMEA, and as the first Talent Acquisition team member on the ground, you’ll be instrumental in shaping our office culture, processes, and team dynamics. You’ll have the opportunity to build and refine best practices from the outset, influencing Klaviyo’s growth in a vibrant new market. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-growth, startup-like environment and is eager to make a significant impact on Klaviyo’s journey in EMEA.

As Principal Recruiter, you’ll own the recruiting process end-to-end, creating an outstanding candidate experience and building foundational relationships that shape Klaviyo’s culture in Dublin. Leveraging analytics to optimize our approach, you’ll help define the future of Klaviyo in EMEA, all while advancing your own professional growth in a supportive, high-energy environment.

What You’ll Do

Drive Hiring Success for Ireland:

• Lead Klaviyo’s recruiting strategy for Ireland, developing innovative approaches to attract and retain top talent across our go-to-market and other functional areas.
• Partner with our Talent Acquisition and local leadership teams to establish efficient processes and guidelines aligned with our global standards.
• Develop direct search strategies and collaborate with our Talent Brand team on initiatives to amplify Klaviyo’s employer brand in Ireland.

Create a World-Class Candidate Experience:

• Take ownership of the full candidate journey, from initial engagement to onboarding, ensuring every candidate has an exceptional experience.
• Leverage data and analytics to improve hiring processes, refining our approach to maintain efficiency and quality across all searches.
• Act as a Klaviyo ambassador, delivering a positive, lasting impression and building strong relationships with candidates and external partners.

Foster Lasting Partnerships:

• Build meaningful connections with candidates, internal leadership, and our People team, bringing empathy and insight into every interaction.
• Serve as a liaison for external vendors and partnerships, expanding Klaviyo’s talent network and brand presence.

Grow and Innovate with Us:

• Embrace continuous learning, bringing fresh perspectives and data-driven ideas to optimize our recruiting processes.
• Take ownership of your professional growth and achieve new milestones as you contribute to the success of Klaviyo’s hiring efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with in-house experience in high-growth tech/SaaS companies and strong ties to the Irish market.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex hiring challenges in a dynamic environment.
• A passion for building processes, setting measurable goals, and creating accountable hiring standards.
• Adaptability and resilience in balancing multiple priorities, and a genuine enjoyment of recruiting and relationship-building.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland without restriction; ability to work in our Dublin office three days a week under Klaviyo’s hybrid policy.