Talent Acquisition Specialist

XD Connects; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Collaborative team

Career development

Dynamic environment

Competitive rewards

Job summary

XD Connects is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who loves connecting great people with great opportunities. You will search for exceptional talent, build relationships with candidates, and partner with leaders to shape the organization one hire at a time.

You will craft outstanding candidate experiences, bring our employer brand to life, and use data and market insights to attract top talent while championing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use data to inform hiring decisions

Responsibilities

• Search for exceptional talent and build relationships with candidates
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles and select the right fit
• Create memorable candidate experiences and employer brand moments
• Use data and market insights to attract top talent
• Promote diversity and inclusive hiring practices
• Help build teams that drive growth and innovation

Skills

Talent acquisition

Relationship building

Data-driven

Candidate experience

Job description

What you will be doing:

Do you love connecting great people with great opportunities? As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be part detective, part storyteller, and part matchmaker. Every day, you will search for exceptional talent, build meaningful relationships, and help shape the future of the organization one hire at a time. You will partner with leaders to understand what success looks like, create an outstanding candidate experience, and bring our employer brand to life.

You will:

• Discover hidden talent and turn conversations into career opportunities
• Partner with hiring managers to find the right people, not just fill positions
• Create memorable candidate experiences that leave a lasting impression
• Use creativity, data, and market insights to attract top talent
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and innovative hiring practices
• Help build teams that drive growth, innovation, and success

This role is perfect for someone who is curious, people-focused, and energized by making connections. Every hire tells a story, and you will help write the next chapter for both candidates and the organization.

Your superpower? Seeing potential in people before others do.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a people-focused talent expert who loves building connections and spotting potential.

You are:

• Curious and proactive
• Skilled at building relationships and trust
• Passionate about finding and attracting great talent
• A strong partner to hiring managers and candidates alike
• Organized, data-driven, and solution-oriented
• Committed to creating an outstanding candidate experience

Most importantly, you enjoy helping people grow and succeed.

If you get energy from connecting talent with opportunity and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

We offer more than just a job. We offer the opportunity to make a real impact on the people and future of our organization.

You can expect:

• The freedom to bring your ideas to life and make a difference
• A supportive team that values collaboration and growth
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and build your career
• A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
• The chance to shape how we attract and hire top talent
• Competitive rewards and benefits

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to help build teams that drive our success.

Join us and play a key role in connecting great people with great opportunities.

About Us

XD Connects is one of the largest corporate gift suppliers in Europe, with sales offices across Europe, a design studio in China and a state-of-the-art printing facility in Romania. The collection consists of 13 different product groups with more than 3,000 products; all in stock. We strive for positive change by providing the best low impact gifts, which connects businesses with their employees and customers whilst minimizing the impact on the environment. As a company, our objective is to work with maximum transparency, both internally and externally. In all aspects of our business, we encourage open communication and a collaborative atmosphere. A job at XD Connects is unlike any other you have had. You will be challenged. You will be inspired. Moreover, you will be proud. Because you will be part of something big; changing an industry for the better. 550+ colleagues will be happy to have you on board!