Senior Recruiter (12-Month Contract)

opentable; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Booking Holdings, Inc. is hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner for a 12-month fixed-term assignment in London. The role focuses on recruiting across Sales, Services, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance, acting as a brand ambassador and driving a high-quality candidate experience.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment, partner with hiring managers, and champion diversity and inclusion while coordinating across multiple EU countries and time zones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously and prioritize.
• Demonstrable track record as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Own full cycle recruitment responsibilities, from sourcing to offer.
• Attract top talent through direct sourcing, social media, referrals and creative programs.
• Accurately track progress and maintain recruiting metrics using our ATS (Greenhouse).
• Act as a brand ambassador to build and maintain the company employment brand.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional teams.
• Pipeline talent for future roles.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Time management

Cross-cultural communication

Tools

Greenhouse

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, the company, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at the company has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

About the job

the company, a Booking Holdings, Inc. company, is seeking a 12 month fixed-term Talent Acquisition Partner to join our global team in London. In this role, you will be instrumental in recruiting fresh talent across multiple countries and departments, including Sales and Services, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance & Accounting. You will have a tangible impact on our business by acting as a brand ambassador, driving the full cycle recruitment process, and passionately advocating for candidate experience and diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Own full cycle recruitment responsibilities, continuously sourcing, screening, evaluating, and recommending candidates.
• Attract top talent and engage passive candidates through direct sourcing, networking, online databases, social media, employee referrals, and creative programs.
• Accurately track progress and maintain tracking metrics for recruiting using our ATS (Greenhouse).
• Act as a brand ambassador to build and maintain the the company employment brand.
• Build positive relationships with employees across business functions and act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.
• Pipeline talent for future roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 or more years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience prioritizing and leading multiple searches simultaneously.
• Demonstrable track record of acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.
• Ability to work autonomously with a sense of urgency.
• Local to the London area and able to commute into the office 2 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for roles across the EU
• Creative and results-oriented mindset focused on building positive relationships.
• Adaptability and flexibility in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and negotiate effectively across time-zones with a variety of internal clients and external candidates.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At the company, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. the company will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.