Talent Acquisition Partner F/M/X

Mars; Aimargues; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Global Services in Aimargues (Occitanie, near Montpellier) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment for our R&D scope. You will manage internal and external hiring, deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, and partner with hiring managers to define capabilities and strategies.

You will source across diverse channels, influence decisions with credibility, and act as Mars ambassador, ensuring alignment with our values and global recruitment standards while

Qualifications

• Proven Talent Acquisition expertise from agency or corporate environments.
• Experience owning full-cycle recruitment for mid and senior roles.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with credibility.
• Strong sourcing across diverse channels and direct search.
• Autonomy with teamwork and collaboration.
• Clear communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for your dedicated business area.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and attract diverse talent.
• Manage full lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing and offers in Workday.
• Act as a Mars ambassador, representing values and candidate experience.
• Track recruitment metrics to continuously improve outcomes.
• Use Talent Acquisition tools to align with global standards and objectives.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

English & French

Job description

Job Description:

Location : Aimargues (Occitanie, near Montpellier)

Type of contract : CDD (temporary contract) of 6 to 12 months

Segment: Mars Global Services

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who can confidently lead end-to-end recruitment processes, influence stakeholders, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience for our Royal Canin segment.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will serve as the key expert for all recruitment activities across your assigned scope (especially R&D function). You will manage both internal and external hiring processes from start to finish, acting as a strategic advisor who understands how talent decisions drive business performance.

What are we looking for?

• You bring proven Talent Acquisition expertise from agency and/or corporate environments, ideally in the R&D function.
• You confidently own full-cycle recruitment for mid and senior roles in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• You manage stakeholders with ease, challenge constructively, and influence decisions with credibility.
• You excel in sourcing, leveraging diverse channels and direct search to attract high-quality, diverse talent.
• You operate with autonomy, while actively contributing to team collaboration and shared goals.
• You communicate clearly and effectively in both English and French, with strong written and oral communication skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for your dedicated business area, ensuring smooth and high-quality delivery at every step.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define the key capabilities needed, and build effective strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management, using our Applicant Tracking System (Workday).
• Act as a true Mars ambassador, representing our values, culture, and commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (quality, time, and efficiency) to continuously improve outcomes.
• Use Talent Acquisition tools and systems effectively to ensure consistency with global recruitment standards and support the team’s performance objectives.

What can you expect from Mars?

• At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.
• As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.
• The mission of Mars Global Services Associates? To be the foundation that serves, protects and supports our business.

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