Growth stories rarely begin with certainty. More often, they begin with curiosity, and the decision to help build something that does not fully exist yet.
For Antia Pilide, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at payabl., that moment came when she chose to move beyond traditional recruitment and step into a role designed for ownership, collaboration, and long-term impact.
This is her story about igniting potential.
Joining to build, not just hire
Antia joined payabl. with several years of recruitment experience and a clear understanding of what most talent roles look like: support hiring needs, partner with teams, and fill open positions.
But payabl. was at a different stage of its journey.
The company was scaling rapidly and needed structure, clarity, and momentum within its talent function. For Antia, that presented something more compelling than a typical recruitment role.
She saw the opportunity to help build the foundations of a growing organisation, not just contribute to it.
What attracted her most was the chance to shape how hiring worked from the inside out, at a company that was expanding across products, markets, and teams.
Stepping into ownership during rapid growth
When Antia joined, payabl. was already moving quickly. New teams were forming, new markets were opening, and the launch of the payabl.one dashboard was connecting payments across every channel.
With growth came opportunity, and her role quickly evolved beyond its original scope.
Instead of simply delivering hires, Antia became deeply involved in shaping how the business approaches talent. That meant optimising recruitment processes end-to-end and helping build a more holistic, 360-degree approach to hiring.
The shift from execution to ownership happened faster than expected, and it became one of the defining aspects of her experience at payabl.
Talent as a true partner to the business
One of the biggest differences Antia noticed early on was the level of trust placed in her from day one.
Rather than being directed step by step, she was given the freedom to work closely with stakeholders across the business, from sales and compliance to product teams and leadership.
At payabl., talent is not treated as a delivery function. It is viewed as a strategic partner.
That partnership extends to candidates too. Hiring is not approached as a transactional process focused solely on job descriptions. Instead, the focus is on long-term fit, career direction, and skills development.
This culture of trust and collaboration shapes how teams grow and how individuals find the right place to develop their careers.
Growing alongside the company
As payabl. continues to scale across markets and continents, the talent team plays a key role in enabling that growth. But the relationship is not one-sided.
Antia’s own career progression reflects the company’s commitment to recognising impact and rewarding commitment. During her time at payabl., she has already been promoted; a milestone she sees as proof that development is actively supported.
Growth, in this environment, is not theoretical. It is built into the way the company operates.
Looking ahead: no ceiling on impact
With expansion continuing across new markets and product offerings, Antia sees her role evolving alongside the business.
Her scope is broadening, her impact is growing, and the opportunities ahead feel open-ended.
At payabl., careers are not defined by rigid job descriptions. People are empowered to go beyond them; to contribute, shape, and grow as the company grows.
Because at payabl., growth is not just a goal. It is a platform.
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