Talent Acquisition Partner German-speaking 1-year FTC

Hitachi; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to support recruitment efforts across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills in both English and German, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers and developing job advertisements. The company offers a supportive team and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role either with an agency or in-house.
• Knowledge of the industry sector is desirable.
• Ability to effectively source and attract candidates.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs.
• Develop job advertisements and implement tailored sourcing activities.
• Ensure an efficient process from job requisition approval to onboarding.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in German

Interpersonal skills

Networking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job Description

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’ll 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 are required.
• Knowledge of the industry sector is desirable.
• Ability to effectively source and attract candidates.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred).
• 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

Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country depending on location of employment and job grade. More information will also be available during the recruitment process.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.

You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.