Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you passionate about identifying top talent and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience? We're looking for a driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with HR Project Management Path to join our team in Kraków at a mid to senior level.

This is a fully in-office position.

This position is initially offered as a fixed-term contract for 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of our recruitment efforts, working closely with department heads to attract, engage, and onboard the best talent across all areas of our organization. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a keen eye for matching the right candidates to the right roles, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support the Line Managers through the entire hiring process including the definition of job descriptions and salary range
• Ensure the publication of job advertisements on relevant job boards, reviewing and selecting applications according to the job requirement
• Lead professional job interviews in English and Polish for variety of positions in Editorial, IT and supporting departments
• Actively propose new way to attract candidate, including active sourcing, for specialized functions
• Collaborate with the local HR team and European recruitment team (Basel, Barcelona, Manchester, Cluj)
• Engage with Managers across Europe and China to run smooth and engaging recruitment process to ensure onboarding the right talent
• Attend job fairs and contribute to recruitment related projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, humanities, law or management
• 3-4 years of experience in recruiting, including global end-to-end IT recruitment processes
• Experience in HR Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or other certifications are a plus)
• Excellent interviewing and communication skills, in both Polish and English
• Strong sense of ownership, proactive approach & goal-oriented mindset
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to go an extra mile in networking and maintaining great relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good understanding of HR processes in general; experience with talent management is a plus
• Ability to act with confidentiality and professionalism

What we offer

• Private medical care (fully covered)
• MultiSport card (partially covered)
• Team building activities
• Working in an international environment
• Contributing to the academic community

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your complete application. Please submit your CV in English. We look forward to welcoming you to our Krakow office.

About MDPI

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We operate currently over 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open-access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

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