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

Chain IQ; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ, based in Hamburg, Germany, seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support growth across professional services and corporate functions.

You will manage 15-20 open requisitions, partner with hiring managers, source, screen and assess candidates, and coordinate interviews while ensuring an excellent candidate experience. Fluency in German and English, and experience with SuccessFactors Recruiting and AI-powered tools are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in in-house recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting for consulting, professional services, procurement, or similar specialist profiles.
• Strong understanding of the German labor market and hiring practices.
• Ability to independently manage 15-20 requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for ~15-20 open requisitions concurrently.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, strategies and timelines.
• Source, screen and assess candidates through LinkedIn and professional networks.
• Drive recruitment activities for professional services, consulting, procurement, and corporate functions.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, 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 AI-enabled recruiting tools and best practices.

Skills

German market knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Fluent German & English

In-house recruitment

SuccessFactors Recruiting

Tools

SuccessFactors Recruiting

AI recruitment tools

Job description

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

Location: Hamburg, DE

Date: Sep 29, 2026

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.