Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist with German

Ecolab; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Stock purchase

Lunch subsidy

Sport cards

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Talent Acquisition team in Kraków. You will screen talent pools, verify qualifications, source candidates through multiple channels, and conduct phone screens to identify qualified applicants.

You’ll build internal and external networks for passive sourcing, promote the Ecolab employer brand, attend career fairs, and advise HR and managers on market trends and recruitment best practices while supporting efficient hiring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, IR, Business or equivalent.
• Fluency in German.
• 2 years of experience in recruitment or HR.
• Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available.

Responsibilities

• Screen talent pools and confirm basic qualifications, skill set, interest, job fit, salary requirements and work authorization.
• Source candidates through multiple channels and recruit through various systems.
• Conduct phone screen interviews and partner with managers throughout staffing.
• Identify target industries and networks to proactively create pools of qualified candidates.
• Develop internal/external networks to support passive sourcing.
• Promote the Ecolab brand as an Employer of Choice.
• Attend career fairs/recruiting events and advise on recruitment best practices.

Skills

Fluency in German

2 years of recruitment/HR experience

Other European languages a plus

Rapport-building phone skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/IR/Business or equivalent

Tools

Workday

AI tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Talent Acquisition team.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Screen talent pools and confirm basic qualifications, skill set, interest, job fit, salary requirements, career pipeline and work authorization
• Source candidates through multiple channels, to include extensive use of our internet related recruiting systems
• Conduct phone screen interviews to identify qualified candidates and partner with managers throughout the staffing process
• Identify target industries, companies, user groups, professional associations or education institutions to proactively create pools of qualified candidates
• Develop internal and external networks to support passive sourcing efforts
• Promote the Ecolab brand to build and maintain a reputation as an Employer of Choice
• Attend career fairs/recruiting events
• Attract top entry-level talent by executing a robust recruiting strategy
• Consult with HR and hiring managers on talent market information, hiring trends and recruiting best practices
• Identify and help lead initiatives that drive hiring efficiencies and improvements to our recruitment efforts
• Assist with other recruitment tasks as needed
• Related administrative responsibilities and miscellaneous projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or equivalent
• Fluency in German
• Other European languages would be a plus
• 2 years of experience in recruitment or Human Resources
• Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate a successful record of using rapport-building phone skills (listening, probing, persuading) in previous recruiting assignments
• Ability to effectively use interviewing techniques to evaluate candidates’ qualifications in relation to the position requirements to determine a successful match and provide accurate, actionable feedback to hiring managers
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships
• Must project poise and confidence
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Knowledge and experience using Workday
• Experience in using AI tools

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards)
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds
• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions
• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels
• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback
• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts' trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning
• Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow
• Social events such as family events and charity auctions
• Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code)
• Parking space for cars and bikes

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world‑class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.