Job title : Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : January 02, 2025
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What We're Looking For: We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in EMEA, on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will support recruitment efforts across Europe, managing the end-to-end recruitment process and ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders. You will work as a key partner within our dynamic global Talent & People team.
What You'll Do: Focus on sourcing top talent across EMEA for sales & professional services roles, using a variety of channels including direct sourcing, job boards, LinkedIn, and networking. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for both active requisitions and future bench roles, ensuring readiness to fill key positions as business needs evolve. Conduct thorough screening and shortlisting of candidates to match hiring leaders' requirements, ensuring a strong fit for both skills and cultural alignment. Partner with hiring leaders to fill requisitions efficiently, ensuring high-quality candidates move through the process quickly and smoothly. Prioritize diverse sourcing strategies to ensure every hiring slate includes a wide range of candidates, supporting Meltwater's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience by providing timely updates and clear communication throughout the interview process. Utilize market insights and data to refine sourcing strategies and stay ahead of hiring trends across EMEA. Manage all recruitment logistics, from posting jobs to coordinating interviews and collecting feedback, ensuring a seamless recruitment process from start to finish.
What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 1+ year of experience in corporate or agency recruiting, ideally with exposure to hiring across multiple countries and cultures. Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably Jobvite. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience recruiting for Sales roles is a plus. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Collaborative and open to feedback, comfortable working in a global, agile team. Data-driven with the ability to use market insights to refine sourcing strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with 2 days a week in the office. Legal right to work in the country of hire.
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