Talent Acquisition Specialist

Syclef Iberia; Castilla y León; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Syclef Iberia is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for technical and corporate roles from Madrid. You will execute direct search and headhunting in competitive markets, actively source candidates, and partner with hiring managers to define effective strategies.

Strong experience with ATS, market mapping, and talent research is essential, along with excellent English and professional communication. This full-time role is based at our Madrid HQ.

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience as an in-house recruiter or agency recruiter.
• Proven experience in direct search and headhunting for complex profiles.
• Manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Experience recruiting scarce technical, blue-collar or specialized profiles.
• Experience managing difficult recruitment with low candidate availability.
• Experience working with an ATS.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for operational and technical profiles, plus corporate roles.
• Execute direct search and headhunting strategies in competitive markets.
• Perform active sourcing via LinkedIn, databases and networks.
• Conduct cold outreach to candidates and generate interest.
• Lead processes with market mapping, talent research and competitive analysis.
• Screen CVs, conduct first-round interviews and assess fit.
• Drive recruitment where few active candidates exist with persistence and creativity.
• Engage passive candidates with compelling opportunities.
• Screen for technical and behavioral fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to define recruitment strategies.
• Maintain recruitment pipelines using ATS.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout.

Conocimientos

Direct search

Head hunting

End-to-end recruitment

Candidate sourcing

ATS

Market mapping

Talent research

Candidate experience

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR / Psychology / Sociology / Law / Business administration

Master's degree in HR

Herramientas

ATS

Descripción del empleo

Syclef is an international group and a market leader in Industrial Refrigeration, Commercial Refrigeration, and HVAC solutions. We specialize in medium- and large-scale refrigeration systems for industrial environments, including logistics platforms, cold storage warehouses, food processing plants, and industrial processes.

In addition, we design and implement commercial refrigeration solutions for supermarkets, convenience stores, and other retail environments, as well as integrated HVAC systems.

Our commitment is to support our customers in achieving energy efficiency and sustainable development. For many years, we have been delivering tailor-made, long-term refrigeration and HVAC solutions, particularly for large retailers, logistics platforms, and food industry clients. We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist whose mission will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes for complex and hard-to-fill profiles, with a strong focus on direct search, proactive sourcing, and cold candidate outreach. This role is fully dedicated to recruitment and plays a key role in attracting and engaging high-quality talent in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for operational and technical profiles (Refrigeration Technician, HVAC technicians, field roles), as well as corporate positions, processes for mid-level and senior profiles across different functions.

• Execute intensive direct search and headhunting strategies in highly competitive labor markets.

• Perform active sourcing and direct search using LinkedIn, databases, networks, and other sourcing channels.

• Conduct cold outreach to candidates and generate interest in the company and its projects.

• Lead recruitment processes requiring market mapping, talent research, and competitive analysis.

• Screen CVs, conduct first-round interviews, and assess candidate suitability.

• Drive recruitment processes where very few active candidates exist, requiring persistence and creativity.

• Actively engage and sell job opportunities to passive candidates.

• Conduct screening interviews and assess technical and behavioral fit.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and define realistic recruitment strategies.

• Maintain and manage recruitment pipelines using ATS.

• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.

• Track and report recruitment activity, pipeline status, and process effectiveness.

• Continuously improving sourcing methods and recruitment processes.

• Ensure a structured and professional candidate experience, even in high-volume or hard-to-fill processes.

Job Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as an in-house recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, or agency recruiter.

• Proven experience in direct search and headhunting, especially for complex or difficult profiles.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.

• Demonstrated success recruiting scarce technical, blue-collar or specialized profiles.

• Experience managing difficult recruitment processes with low candidate availability.

• Experience working with an ATS.

Required Education and Qualifications

• A university degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Law Degree, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Master's degree in human resources.

• Advanced English level (B2–C1) for professional communication.

• Desired advanced Portuguese level for professional communication.

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Madrid, Spain.

At Syclef, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. All candidates will be considered equally, based on their skills, qualifications, and professional experience.

Syclef is firmly committed to the employment inclusion of people with disabilities. All applications from candidates holding a recognized disability certificate (≥33%) will be carefully reviewed, provided that the candidate meets the essential requirements of the position and that reasonable workplace accommodations can be ensured.