Talent Acquisition Executive

United Investments Portugal; Albufeira; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Investments Portugal is seeking a Talent Acquisition Executive to lead full-cycle recruitment, from identifying hiring needs to building a robust talent pipeline. You will post job ads, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to attract and hire top talent for a growing organization in Portugal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology or related field.
• 1–3 years of recruitment/selection experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment management from needs to mapping the internal database.
• Create, write and post job advertisements across channels.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for future needs.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and conduct background checks.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and report on time-to-fill and offers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Discretion with confidential data

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

MISSION:

A Talent Acquisition Executive is a professional responsible for sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees to find the perfect match for a company’s long-term goals. The professional will be responsible for managing the entire recruitment cycle, from identifying hiring needs to mapping our data base.

The ideal candidate has to have excellent communication skills, a strategic approach, and the ability to attract and hire talent for our organization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-Cycle Recruitment Management:

• Support the Identification and hiring process needs in collaboration with the responsible for Talent Acquisition.
• Create, write and post job advertisements on various recruitment channels.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Mapping and maintaining our internal data base upto date.

Recruitment Strategy Development:

• Support the implementation effective for recruitment strategies in a way that we attract qualified candidates.
• Keep updated on recruitment practices and initiatives.
• Network and engage with potential candidates through various channels such as job fairs, networking events, and industry conferences.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified talent.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with universities, recruitment agencies, and other talent sources.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide timely feedback and communication to candidates.

Selection Processes:

• Conduct in-person and virtual interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Perform background checks and reference checks on candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Promote diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.
• Support the implementation of strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Monitor and report on recruitment metrics such as time to fill and offer acceptance rates.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and optimize recruitment processes.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in recruitment and selection, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.