Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have the opportunity use your skills and experience to support the development of the talent acquisition strategy for our new studio in Madrid. Working closely with the TA Manager, and with the Employer Branding Specialist you will be responsible for achieving ambitious goals by actively recruit as well as developing innovative initiatives, robust structures, and processes, and ultimately contributing to the growth of an industry-leading Talent Acquisition team.

Main Responsibilities:

• 🔎 Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g., job boards, social platforms, professional networks, etc.).
• 📅 Plan interviews and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews.
• 📊 Report on KPIs, projects, and deliverables per country to the HRBP to Operations and key stakeholders as required.
• 💡 Proactively source candidates while identifying additional and new financially feasible sources.
• 📝 Create and manage recruitment pipelines as well as report on TA activities per market.
• 🔄 Follow the agreed Talent Acquisition processes to ensure a thorough, consistent, and objective selection process is undertaken with each candidate.
• 🎙️ Undertake thorough, fair, and well-evidenced interviews with potential candidates, including briefing them on the interview process and managing their expectations effectively.
• 🤝 Initiate and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and assist with their Talent Acquisition needs.
• 💼 Partner with the employer branding team to create talent attraction initiatives.
• 🤝 Manage the onboarding and EVO buddy program for the allocated market.
• 🌐 Proactively network with the Operations team, meeting stakeholders where possible, to remain informed about business performance and hiring needs.
• 🔍 Develop strong external knowledge of EVO’s market to provide guidance and advice to internal stakeholders (e.g., competitor and market analysis, candidate profiling, etc.).
• 👥 Deliver high levels of customer service and work to ensure the talent acquisition process is well-managed.
• 🤝 Manage the entire recruitment process for the allocated market, including offer and collection of documentation and proof of eligibility (i.e.: passports, ID cards, etc.).
• 🌟 Maintain post-hiring contact with new hires to ensure an outstanding candidate experience.
• 🎯 Where relevant, provide additional support to the business around sourcing, identifying, and assessing potential candidates.
• 🌐 Proactively and professionally represent Evolution in the external market as an employer of choice for candidates (i.e.: attending job fairs, etc.).
   
• 📋 Any other duties as required.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are not a comprehensive list and as such additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; The scope of the job may also be subject to change as necessitated by business demand.

What will you need:

• 1 year of experience on a similar position. 
• Approachable and understanding, with strong communication skills in English and Spanish (Dutch will be considered an asset).
• Proactive and energetic attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Autonomy and data-driven mindset. 
• Able to make decisions requiring independent judgment as well as maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Driven and dedicated with the ability to think of the bigger picture and develop innovative ideas to attract talent.

Nice to have:

• Experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter in HR agencies. 
• Experience in Commercial areas. 
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle using various selection and interview techniques as well as evaluation methods.
• A keen understanding of the employment market.
• General knowledge of employment legislation.

If you want to be part of one of the most exciting industries in the world, then apply now and join the EVOlution!

For more information, please visit our careers page: evolution.careers