Talent Acquisition Specialist (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Chain IQ Group AG; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is expanding in Germany and seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract and hire top talent across functions. You will partner with business leaders and hiring managers, focusing on the German market and local practices.

In a fast-paced environment, you will manage multiple recruitment processes, source candidates, coordinate interviews, and provide market insights. The role offers an international, dynamic setting and opportunities to shape AI-driven recruiting practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of in-house recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting consulting, professional services or procurement profiles preferred.
• Fluent in German and English; strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for 15-20 open requisitions simultaneously.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, recruitment strategies, and timelines.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn and professional networks.
• Drive recruitment activities for professional services, consulting, procurement, and corporate functions.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews while ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Provide market insights, talent availability data, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within SuccessFactors Recruiting.
• Contribute to process improvements and support the adoption of AI-enabled recruiting tools and best practices.

Job description

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

Role Purpose

As part of our continued growth strategy, we are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the expansion of our business in Germany. This role will play a key part in attracting and hiring top talent across a variety of functions while partnering closely with business leaders and hiring managers. We are specifically seeking someone with a strong understanding of the German talent market, local hiring practices, and candidate expectations, who can act as a trusted advisor to the business. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be capable of independently managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for approximately 15-20 open requisitions simultaneously.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring requirements, recruitment strategies, and timelines.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn and professional networks.
• Drive recruitment activities for professional services, consulting, procurement, and corporate functions.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews while ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Provide market insights, talent availability data, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within SuccessFactors Recruiting.
• Contribute to process improvements and support the adoption of AI-enabled recruiting tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in in-house recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting consulting, professional services, procurement, or similar specialist profiles is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the German labor market, local hiring practices, and recruitment trends.
• Proven ability to independently manage 15-20 requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with SuccessFactors Recruiting and AI-powered recruitment tools is an advantage.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.