Talent Acquisition Partner - German-speaking - 1-year FTC

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Birmingham is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to drive their recruitment efforts across the UK and Ireland. You will partner with hiring managers to understand their needs, develop job advertisements, and maintain proactive communication throughout the hiring process. Fluency in English and German is required, along with relevant experience in a recruitment role. This position offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with an agency or in-house.
• Knowledge of the industry sector is desirable.
• Expert with different sourcing channels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers for recruitment needs.
• Develop job advertisements and sourcing activities.
• Ensure an efficient process from requisition to onboarding.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Excellent communication skills in German

Strong interpersonal skills

Good judgment skills

Ability to attract candidates

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred)

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Job description

Description

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we believe that great talent is the heart of our success. Our Talent Acquisition team is dedicated to finding and nurturing the best people to help us grow and innovate. Join our Talent Acquisition team and make a real impact on our workforce.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, together with a small team supporting the UK and Ireland, you’ll play a key role in our recruitment efforts across the UK&I businesses. You will also play part of the wider EMEA team, providing support to other European and MEA locations as required.

You’ll have the freedom to structure your days and have the support of a fantastic team. We offer a collaborative environment, a company full of amazing people, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How you’ll make an impact

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to gain deep business knowledge and understand hiring needs.
• Develop job advertisements and implement tailored sourcing activities.
• Maintain proactive communication with all parties involved.
• Ensure an efficient process from job requisition approval to onboarding.
• Attract diverse talent through various channels.
• Actively develop and maintain external talent pipelines.
• Perform pre‑screening activities to assess candidate suitability.
• Drive candidate centricity and ensure a signature candidate experience.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience in a similar role, either with an agency or in‑house.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German is required.
• Knowledge of the industry sector is desirable.
• Ability to effectively source and attract candidates.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred).
• Expert with different sourcing channels; LinkedIn Recruiter certified preferred.
• Good judgment skills based on behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• The right to live and work in the UK or Ireland without restriction.

More about us

Are you interested in this opportunity? Welcome to apply! The applications will be reviewed continuously, so don’t delay – apply today!

Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade.

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