Talent Acquisition Specialist

Loop Future; Viseu; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Future is seeking an in-house recruiter to build and manage a global talent pipeline for technical roles, supporting fast-paced contract hiring across regions. You will develop sourcing strategies, engage passive candidates, and partner with Customer Success and leadership to meet urgent talent needs.

You will lead interviews with internal teams and clients, negotiate offers, and ensure a smooth onboarding process while maintaining an up-to-date recruitment database and data accuracy in

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience recruiting technical roles, including contract or interim positions, either in-house or within an agency environment.
• Proven ability to source and deliver candidates under tight time constraints and shifting priorities.
• Strong understanding of software development, engineering, and technical roles, with the ability to effectively qualify candidates against project and client requirements.
• Experience recruiting internationally, with exposure to global talent markets.
• Confident and hands-on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter. Bonus: Experience working with Zoho (CRM/ATS).

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on sourcing and delivering urgent hires globally, with a focus on fast-paced, short-notice contract recruitment.
• Partner closely with Customer Success and leadership to define needs, source top talent, conduct interviews, negotiate offers, and ensure smooth onboarding.
• Coordinate interviews across internal delivery teams and external clients, managing scheduling and candidate communication end-to-end.
• Build talent pools of candidates across Portugal, UK, Europe, India and the USA.
• Format job descriptions and candidate profiles in line with Loop Future standards for client and project submissions.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder communication

Contract recruitment

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Zoho (CRM/ATS)

Job description

Loop Future combines technology, innovation, and sustainability to create digital solutions that shape the future. By integrating software engineering, cloud solutions, salesforce expertise, and intelligent sourcing, Loop Future connects people, systems, and industries, driving efficiency, growth, and global impact. We are Headquartered in Portugal, with offices in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Leiria and Braga;
we are also supported by our international offices in the UK, Switzerland and India. The company brings together a diverse and talented team committed to delivering cutting-edge digital experiences into domains such as TV & Media, Satellite & Space, Consultancy, Retail and many other domains. Introduction to the function:

We are now looking for a key member to join our inhouse sourcing team to assist in finding talent for us globallyto help take us to the next level. You'll develop innovative sourcing approaches, build and nurture a strong talent pipeline, and work closely with Customer Success and leadership to define needs, source top talent (including passive candidates), conduct interviews, negotiate offers, and ensure smooth onboarding. Main duties:

Take the lead on sourcing and delivering urgent hires globally, with a focus on fast-paced, short-notice contract recruitment. Partner closely with Customer Success to define, qualify, and prioritise urgent roles, ensuring clear understanding of timelines and delivery pressures. Coordinate interviews across internal delivery teams and external clients, managing scheduling and candidate communication end-to-end.

Creatively source high-caliber Developers, Testers, Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and Consultants using LinkedIn and other channels under tight time constraints. Build talent pools of candidates across Portugal, UK, Europe, India and the USA. Manage and optimize our recruitment/talent database, including updating hot-lists and ensuring candidate data accuracy. Collaborate within a high-performing in-house talent team, sharing knowledge, upskilling one another, and staying ahead of recruitment market trends. Format job descriptions and candidate profiles in line with Loop Future standards for client and project submissions.

Requirements:

2+ years' experience recruiting technical roles, including contract or interim positions, either in-house or within an agency environment. Proven ability to source and deliver candidates under tight time constraints and shifting priorities. Strong understanding of software development, engineering, and technical roles, with the ability to effectively qualify candidates against project and client requirements. Experience recruiting internationally, with exposure to global talent markets.

Confident and hands-on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter. Bonus: Experience working with Zoho (CRM/ATS). High energy, enthusiasm, and drive, with the autonomy and positive mindset needed to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving business. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. However, all applications will be carefully considered against both the opportunity applied for and other relevant current or future opportunities across Loop Future. We appreciate your interest in joining us and the time taken to submit your application.