Talent Acquisition Specialist - Temp

Intuitive; Freiburg im Breisgau; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is a leading global innovator in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage end-to-end recruitment for the EMEA region, partnering with HR and line managers to understand roles, build talent pools, and ensure smooth onboarding.

You will guide managers on full lifecycle recruitment, leverage sourcing channels, and deliver data-driven insights to improve processes while representing a high-quality candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of recruitment experience in fast-moving environments.
• Expertise with ATS, social sourcing and recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to hiring.
• Collaborate with HR and line managers in the EMEA region.
• Provide coaching on interview methodologies and lifecycle.
• Ensure onboarding of new hires and maintain candidate experience.
• Produce recruitment reports and analyze trends.
• Lead employer branding initiatives and stakeholder education.
• Maintain compliance with processes (references, verification).
• Build talent pools and nurture relationships with applicants.

Skills

5+ years recruitment experience

Analytical & reporting skills

Prioritization & multitasking

English & local EU language

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Labor Psychology, Business or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

LinkedIn & social networks for sourcing

resume databases & recruitment platforms

Job description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do atIntuitive. As a global leader inrobotic-assisted surgeryandminimally invasive care, our technologies—like theda Vinci surgical systemandIon—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful— because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and helptransform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to hiring and acts as an experienced subject matter, working closely with HR team and line managers on understanding profile and scope, identifying internal and external talent, managing candidates, providing feedback to all stakeholders, hiring talents and ensuring the successful onboarding of candidates while contributing to the effectiveness of HR processes and activities throughout the region.

• Plan & implement talent acquisition strategy for each role and effectively use existing sourcing, reporting and analysis tools to enhance talent acquisition
• Proactively develop and build talent pools responding to the upcoming business needs by sourcing potential candidates through networks, associations, job boards, online channels, social media and by fostering long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
• Partner with and guide line managers in the EMEA region to drive recruitment process effectively
• Provide line managers with expert guidance, coaching and counsel on full talent acquisition life cycle and interview methodologies (competency based interviewing techniques)
• Ensure recruitment processes are followed through the applicant tracking system and company processes (non-compete check, references, verification of employment)
• Ensure appropriate follow up of hiring until onboarding for all new hires across the region
• Prepare recruitment reports, analyze trends and proactively think of ways to improve processes based on data and analysis
• Lead employer branding initiatives and educate internal and external stakeholder on company culture & expectations
• Ensure high-quality candidate experience and recruitment services

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Labor Psychology, Business or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in recruitment in a competitive and fast-moving environment
• Expert in social media, resume databases, professional networks, applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms, expertise of sourcing tools and methodologies
• Solid analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of activity and requests from multiple sources in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to independently plan and organize the most complex business recruitment needs working remotely
• Ability to operate successfully in a matrix structure
• Strong communications skills and a strong work ethic and attitude
• Fluent in English and local language, another EU language an asset

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Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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