Talent Acquisition Specialist

act digital; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Launchpad career

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Clear KPIs

Job summary

act digital is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Portugal to support its European nearshore expansion. You will work with senior recruiters, business unit directors and sales teams to build and scale our IT talent pipelines across Europe. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for local and international needs, source via LinkedIn Recruiter and multiple channels, pre-qualify candidates, coordinate interviews, ensure a great candidate experience, and track KPIs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of IT recruitment experience.
• Strong interest in technology and digital roles (Engineering, Cloud, Data, Cybersecurity, QA).
• Professional English required.
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Results-driven mindset and strong communication skills.
• Curious, autonomous, and motivated to grow in an international context.

Responsibilities

• Support the full IT recruitment lifecycle for local and international business needs.
• Source and identify technical talent through multi-channel sourcing.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines.
• Pre-qualify candidates and conduct initial HR interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the process.
• Track recruitment KPIs and support process optimization.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives in Portugal.

Skills

IT recruitment

English proficiency

Organized

Proactive

Fast-paced

Results-driven

Communication skills

Curious

Autonomous

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 Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Portugal, eager to grow in an international and performance-driven environment.

You are not just screening CVs.

You are helping secure the Group’s future delivery capacity across Europe.

Working closely with Senior Recruiters, Business Unit Directors, and Sales teams, you will contribute to building and scaling our nearshore talent pipeline to support our European entities.

• Support the full IT recruitment lifecycle for local and international business needs
• Source and identify technical talent through LinkedIn Recruiter and multi-channel sourcing
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines
• Pre-qualify candidates and conduct initial HR interviews
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the process
• Track recruitment KPIs and support process optimization
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives in Portugal

• 1–2 years of experience in recruitment (IT recruitment is a strong plus)
• Strong interest in technology and digital roles (Engineering, Cloud, Data, Cybersecurity, QA)
• Professional English required
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment
• Results-driven mindset and strong communication skills
• Curious, autonomous, and motivated to grow in an international context

Why This Role Is Strategic

• You will contribute directly to act digital’s European nearshore expansion
• You will work closely with experienced business and recruitment leaders
• You will gain exposure to international IT services operations
• You will build expertise in high-value technical recruitment

What We Offer

• At act digital, this role is a launchpad for your career in international IT recruitment.
• Attractive fixed base salary aligned with junior market standards
• Performance-based bonus linked to hiring results
• Clear objectives and measurable KPIs

Structured Career Path

• Clear progression toward Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Continuous learning through hands-on experience with complex technical roles
• Exposure to workforce planning and international delivery models
• Collaboration with multiple European entities
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural and high-growth environment
• Participation in strategic nearshore expansion projects
• Supportive and ambitious team
• Direct access to experienced leaders
• Autonomy, responsibility, and real impact from day one
• A culture focused on performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement