Recruitment Specialist

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Recruitment Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team in a hybrid role with Kraków or Katowice options.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, build partnerships with Hiring Managers, and actively headhunt top talent for client projects. You will leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and AI-enabled tools to streamline sourcing, while ensuring an excellent candidate experience and data accuracy in the ATS.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of proven recruitment experience (agency or in-house).
• Hands-on direct search and sourcing methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of the Polish IT market and SDLC basics.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Run full recruitment cycles for technical and niche roles.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and Staffing teams to prioritize needs.
• Source and headhunt passive candidates using advanced tools.
• Manage multiple processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Advise stakeholders on market benchmarks and compensation trends.
• Enhance candidate experience and support employer branding.
• Integrate AI/tools to optimize outreach and efficiency.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Sourcing strategies

GitHub sourcing

English proficiency

Tools

ATS

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, driven, and proactive Recruitment Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role will be hybrid, with the option to work from Krakow or Katowice.If you thrive in a dynamic work environment, have hands-on headhunting experience, and know how to build teams for client projects efficiently, this is the role for you!ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-end recruitment: Running full recruitment cycles for a wide variety of technical and niche roles to meet the fast-changing needs of client projectsBusiness partnership: Acting as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers and Staffing teams – deeply understanding, qualifying and prioritizing recruitment needsSourcing & Headhunting: Utilizing advanced LinkedIn sourcing tools, Boolean/X-Ray search, and strategic networking to reach and engage passive candidates, including specialists with niche profilesProcess and ATS management: Managing multiple complex recruitment processes simultaneously, ensuring impeccable data accuracy in the ATS, and reporting recruitment funnel progress and metrics to internal stakeholdersMarket expertise: Staying on top of technology trends, local IT market dynamics, and compensation benchmarks, and using that knowledge to advise stakeholders and optimize sourcing strategiesProcess optimization & mentorship: Proposing and implementing improvements to TA processes, and sharing knowledge with the teamCandidate experience and employer branding: Ensuring the highest standard of candidate experience throughout the journey and actively supporting local employer branding efforts (e.g., participation in industry events, tech meetups, and job fairs)AI-driven solutions: Integrating AI and automation tools into daily sourcing and hiring workflows to accelerate candidate outreach, analyze talent pools, and optimize recruitment efficiencyRequirementsMinimum 3–4 years of proven experience in recruitment (agency or in-house)Very good, hands-on knowledge of direct search and sourcing methodologies: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, and alternative candidate sourcing channelsStrong understanding of the Polish IT market – familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), tech stacks, and key technical roles within development teamsStrong communication and negotiation skills – ease in building relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, and confidently advocating for your recommendationsExcellent work organization – proven ability to run multiple complex processes at once in a fast-paced environmentA collaborative and proactive mindset, focused on achieving shared TA team goals and continuous improvementVery good command of English (min. B2), both spoken and writtenPractical experience in leveraging AI tools (e.g., GenAI, automated sourcing assistants) to optimize daily recruitment workflows, draft engaging outreach, or refine search strategies is a strong assetNice to haveExperience in IT recruitment (agency or in-house)We offerOpportunity to work alongside and support top tech minds driving global digital transformationCollaborative team and agile, startup-like cultureFlexible work models (remote, hybrid or onsite) depending on the roleChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually for eligible remote positionsCareer development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsAccess to global learning platforms and English classesStable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.