Recruitment Specialist

EPAM Systems Inc; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Recruitment Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team in Poland. The role is hybrid, with options to work from Krakow or Katowice, aiming to build teams for client projects efficiently and effectively.

You will lead full recruitment cycles, partner with hiring managers, and drive sourcing using LinkedIn, Boolean searches, and strategic networking. You will stay on top of IT market trends, advise stakeholders on compensation benchmarks, and

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of proven recruitment experience (agency or in-house).
• Hands-on knowledge of direct search and sourcing methodologies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub).
• Strong understanding of the local IT market and SDLC basics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to run multiple complex processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment across technical and niche roles for client projects.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and Staffing teams to prioritize needs.
• Sourcing and headhunting using advanced LinkedIn tools and networking.
• Manage multiple recruitment processes with accurate ATS data and reporting.
• Stay updated on tech trends, market benchmarks, and compensation data.
• Propose improvements to TA processes and mentor teammates.
• Enhance candidate experience and support employer branding efforts.
• Leverage AI and automation to accelerate outreach and improve efficiency.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

GitHub

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!

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment: Running full recruitment cycles for a wide variety of technical and niche roles to meet the fast‑changing needs of client projects
• Business partnership: Acting as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers and Staffing teams – deeply understanding, qualifying and prioritizing recruitment needs
• Sourcing & Headhunting: Utilizing advanced LinkedIn sourcing tools, Boolean/X‑Ray search, and strategic networking to reach and engage passive candidates, including specialists with niche profiles
• Process 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 stakeholders
• Market expertise: Staying on top of technology trends, local IT market dynamics, and compensation benchmarks, and using that knowledge to advise stakeholders and optimize sourcing strategies
• Process optimization & mentorship: Proposing and implementing improvements to TA processes, and sharing knowledge with the team
• Candidate 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 efficiency

Requirements

• Minimum 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 channels
• Strong understanding of the Polish IT market – familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), tech stacks, and key technical roles within development teams
• Strong communication and negotiation skills – ease in building relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, and confidently advocating for your recommendations
• Excellent work organization – proven ability to run multiple complex processes at once in a fast‑paced environment
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, focused on achieving shared TA team goals and continuous improvement
• Very good command of English (min. B2), both spoken and written
• Practical 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 asset
• Nice to have Experience in IT recruitment (agency or in‑house)