TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Company OverviewGlobal Blue pioneered the concept of Tax Free Shopping 40 years ago, and has, since then, become the worldwide industry leader through continuous innovation. Global Blue enables international shoppers to claim up to 20% off their Tax Free Shopping eligible purchases, and to receive a seamless Payment and Dynamic Currency Conversion experience while abroad.Global Blue was listed last August 2020, on NYSE, and is leader in the globeshopper ecosystem, providing state of art technology solutions.This highly responsible role involves offering state of the art technology solutions that will drive forward Global Blue’s Tax Free Shopping and Currency Choice product offerings. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in a multicultural environment for the market leader in its industry.Global Blue connects all stakeholders involved in this journey by helping:- 13 million international shoppers to have an easy and compliant Tax Free Shopping experience through multiple solutions adapted to their needs, and 16 million international travellers to pay in their home currency at the guaranteed best rate;- 307,000 leading luxury, fast fashion and department store brands to better understand shopper behaviour, and drive more traffic to their shops through cloud-based technology and an integrated Tax Free Shopping experience in-store;- 55 acquirers and 91,000 stores or hotels to manage cross-border transactions and reduce currency exchange risk;- Multiple customs authorities to optimise the Tax Free Shopping experience thanks to Global Blue’s digital expertise and cutting edge digital solutions.Global Blue operates currently in more than 50 countries.The RoleWe are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our Global Talent Acquisition Team, which primarily focuses on sourcing and hiring talents across European countries and beyond. Reporting to the Group Talent Acquisition & Retention Partner, as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, main responsibilities will include: Sourcing active and passive candidates, head hunting, screening, scheduling interviews and more in general to be responsible for the candidate journey from A to Z. The scope of responsibility also includes activities such as stakeholders’ management, reporting, participation to specific projects, employer branding and other related actions. Ultimately, the successful candidate for this position will oversee the hiring process's governance.The role requires an experimented background in recruitment (at least 3 years), talent acquisition and head hunting ideally experienced in well-known recruitment agencies for Technology profiles.The ideal profile is an excellent organizer and communicator, and as a part of our TA international team, will be involved in establishing procedures for the Group's HR processes worldwide to facilitate its growth.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork with managers through the recruitment process, from creating job descriptions to advising them on the best method of recruitment and working with them through the interview processManage the whole internal recruitment life cycle, including screening candidates, conducting interviews and support line managersUse headhunting approach for Senior rolesBe aware of candidate care, making sure all candidates’ have a positive recruitment experienceActing as a point of contact for any candidate queries during the recruitment and selection processInterviewing and related administrative tasks and uploading the roles on specific job boardPopulating HR database in respect of all recruitment activitiesBuild relationships with recruitment agenciesManage the job boards such as LinkedInProvide ad-hoc reports for the Group Talent Acquisition & Retention PartnerReporting into the Group Talent Acquisition & Retention PartnerClosely collaborating with the Global TA team and local HR teams and other stakeholdersIt is indispensable that you have had experience as a Recruiter or Talent Acquisition SpecialistPersonal competenciesA strong understanding of providing the best candidate and customer experienceHave experience using database system or recruiting software, with experience in HRIS system Workday being preferable.Demonstrate expertise in using PowerPoint and Excel, including pivot tables for reporting purpose.Have experience using social media networks and reviewing platforms such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.Show strong organisational and time management skillsGreat attention to details and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProblem-solving ability: resolve issues as fast as possibleHave a hands-on approachWillingness to work on multiple projectsSensitivity and discretion is essentialA willingness to learn new tasks and be flexibleAbility to build relationships with vendors and colleaguesFlexible and adaptable to work demands within the companyAbility to balance priorities to achieve resultsA confident team playerBackground & educationHR, Business or Economics or relevant field degree.Experience in recruitment agencies will be a plusStrong communication skills in English, both spoken and written, are required for this role. Knowledge of German or Portuguese would be beneficial but is not mandatory.