Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

act digital; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive fixed salary aligned with market standards

Performance-based bonus

Opportunity to grow into Talent Lead / Talent Manager

Job summary

act digital is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Portugal to lead recruitment efforts for digital transformation projects. The role involves managing the IT recruitment lifecycle and building talent pipelines to support European operations.

Ideal candidates have over 3 years of IT recruitment experience, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This strategic position offers ample opportunity for professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT recruitment in a relevant environment.
• Strong understanding of IT services business models and delivery constraints.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full IT recruitment lifecycle for business needs.
• Anticipate business demand and build strategic talent pipelines.
• Act as a business partner to hiring managers.
• Develop a strong direct sourcing strategy.

Skills

IT recruitment experience

Results-driven mindset

Strong understanding of IT services

Professional English

Job description

act digital is an international consulting and engineering group supporting clients in their digital transformation projects (Software Engineering, Cloud, Data, Cybersecurity, AI).

As part of the acceleration of our European nearshore model, we are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Portugal, with a strong business and delivery mindset.

You are not just recruiting profiles.

You are securing the Group’s delivery capacity across Europe.

Working closely with Business Unit Directors and Sales teams, you will be responsible for structuring and scaling our nearshore talent pipeline to support our European entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full IT recruitment lifecycle for local and international business needs
• Anticipate business demand and build strategic talent pipelines
• Act as a true business partner to hiring managers (challenge, advise, prioritize)
• Develop and execute a strong direct sourcing strategy (LinkedIn Recruiter, multi-channel sourcing)
• Optimize time-to-hire and secure successful closings
• Contribute to structuring and improving the nearshore recruitment model (processes, KPIs, delivery quality)
• Support employer branding and market positioning in Portugal

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT recruitment (IT services company or recruitment agency preferred)
• Experience in an international or multi-country environment
• Strong understanding of IT services business models and delivery constraints
• Results-driven and KPI-oriented mindset
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• Professional English required

Why This Role Is Strategic

• You will be at the core of act digital’s European nearshore expansion
• You will work directly with business stakeholders
• You will have a tangible impact on delivery performance and growth
• You will evolve within a dynamic and international environment

What We Offer

At act digital, this is not a support function. It’s a business-critical role with visibility, ownership, and growth.

• Attractive fixed base salary aligned with market standards
• Performance-based bonus linked to delivery impact and hiring success
• Clear objectives and measurable KPIsOpportunity to grow into Talent Lead / Talent Manager within the European structure
• Exposure to strategic workforce planning and nearshore scaling
• Direct collaboration with Business Unit Directors and Sales leadership
• Work at the heart of a fast-growing European nearshore model
• Collaborate with multiple countries and stakeholders
• Contribute to high-impact digital transformation projects
• Dynamic, ambitious, and performance-driven environment
• Direct access to decision makers
• Autonomy, trust, and room to implement your ideas
• A culture where delivery, ownership, and collaboration matter