Talent Acquisition Specialist – Eastern Europe & Mediterranean (maternity cover) (k/m/nb)

KONE Corporation; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Global technology leader

Career development opportunities

Modern tools and supportive team

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Eastern Europe & Mediterranean (maternity cover) to support Poland and the wider EEM region. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for a wide range of roles, partner with hiring managers, and drive employer branding to attract top talent.

The role requires Polish and English fluency, Ukrainian optional, and hands-on experience with modern recruitment tools. This hybrid position offers growth within a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Experience managing recruitment across multiple levels, including white- and blue-collar roles.
• Fluent in Polish and English; Ukrainian language is an advantage.
• Experience in the technical industry with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on experience with modern recruitment tools and sourcing platforms.
• Proactive, self-driven and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities for a wide range of roles (blue-collar, specialist, managerial and director-level).
• Handle the full end-to-end recruitment process, including selecting the most appropriate recruitment tools and strategies.
• Support and develop employer branding initiatives within the region; work closely with hiring managers to ensure an outstanding candidate experience.
• Build talent pools for business-critical positions; ensure recruitment processes are efficient, effective and engaging for candidates.
• Utilize external recruitment tools such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other social media platforms to identify and attract top talent.
• Collaborate with schools and universities, organizing internship and trainee programs, and promoting KONE among young talents.
• Participate in a variety of talent acquisition projects and initiatives aimed at improving recruitment processes.

Skills

Polish language

English language

Ukrainian language

Recruitment tools

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Social media sourcing platforms

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Eastern Europe & Mediterranean (maternity cover)

We are looking for a new team member to join our international Talent Acquisition team, supporting the Eastern Europe and Mediterranean region, with primary focus on Poland (and supporting Ukraine) depending on business need, they may also support other countries within EEM.

What you can expect:

• Managing recruitment activities for a wide range of roles (blue-collar, specialist, managerial and director-level)
• Handling the full end-to-end recruitment process, including selecting the most appropriate recruitment tools and strategies
• Supporting and developing employer branding initiatives within the region. Working closely with hiring managers to ensure an outstanding candidate experience
• Building talent pools for business-critical positions. Ensuring that the recruitment process is efficient, effective, and engaging for candidates
• Utilizing external recruitment tools such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other social media platforms to identify and attract top talent
• Collaborating with schools and universities, organizing internship and trainee programs, and promoting KONE among young talents
• Participating in a variety of talent acquisition projects and initiatives aimed at improving our recruitment processes

Your ideal qualifications:

• Experience in independently managing recruitment processes across various organizational levels (both white and blue-collar roles)
• Fluent in 2 languages: Polish and English.
• Ukrainian language skills are considered an advantage
• Experience in the technical industry. Good analytical and decision-making skills
• Hands-on experience with modern recruitment tools and sourcing platforms
• A proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented mindset is essential
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer-focused mindset

What we offer:

• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work for a global technology leader with a long-standing tradition
• Career development and growth opportunities within Talent Acquisition and beyond
• Modern working tools and a supportive team environment
• Competitive benefits package, including wellness programs, life insurance, and more

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.