Recruitment Specialist - EMEA

Axis Communications; Lunds kommun; Hybrid; SEK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Communications is seeking a Recruitment Specialist for the EMEA region. This six-month role based in Lund, Sweden, offers a flexible option to work from home one day per week.

You will run full-cycle recruitment across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR colleagues. You will source, assess, and market candidates, while driving improvement projects within recruitment and strengthening Axis employer branding across EMEA.

Qualifications

• Ability to run end-to-end recruitment across EMEA.
• Competency-based interviews to evaluate candidate potential.
• Strong cross-cultural communication across diverse regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment projects across EMEA with a structured approach.
• Source talent via job boards, networks and referrals, deliver a great candidate experience.
• Partner with regional HR teams and hiring managers to meet headcount targets and upskill managers.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Competency interviews

Cross-cultural communication

ATS proficiency

Digital sourcing

Project management

Tools

Teams

Job description

Job TitleRecruitment Specialist - EMEAJob DescriptionDo you love matching great people with great opportunities? As one of our Recruitment Specialists, you will run recruitment from start to finish across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). You will build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers alike, playing an essential part in Axis’ continuous growth journey.This is a six-month temporary role with the possibility of extension. The position is based at our headquarters in Lund, Sweden, with the option to work from home one day a week.What you'll do as Recruitment SpecialistMost of your time is dedicated to running full-cycle recruitment for hiring managers and HR colleagues across your assigned business units in EMEA. This is done in a virtual setting on Teams. You act as their trusted recruitment partner, trainer, and hands-on advisor - covering sourcing, assessment, and recruitment marketing, while also serving as lead recruiter for the Middle East and Africa region. The remainder of your time focuses on improvement projects within the recruitment space.Your responsibilities include:Managing end-to-end recruitment projects in alignment with our structured recruitment approach.Proactively sourcing talent through job boards, digital channels, professional networks, and employee referrals.Delivering a great candidate experience at every touchpoint to strengthen the Axis employer brand across EMEA.Partnering closely with regional HR teams and hiring managers to enable us to hit our headcount.Upskilling hiring managers within your business units to champion our structured recruitment process.Who you areYou take initiative, drive toward results, and set high expectations for yourself and your stakeholders. You move fast without compromising on quality, build trust quickly with hiring managers and candidates, and thrive on working side by side with the business rather than at arm's length. You draw genuine energy from interacting with and learning from new people.To succeed in this role, you bring:Structured recruitment execution: Ability to run end-to-end recruitment processes utilizing our recruitment process and approach.Competency-based assessment: Skill in conducting objective, competency-based interviews to accurately evaluate candidate potential.Cross-cultural communication: Capability in building international relationships and navigating diverse cultural landscapes with ease.Technical agility: Proficiency in leveraging modern recruitment systems, applicant tracking technologies, and digital sourcing tools.Project management: Demonstrated ability to drive fast-paced recruitment projects forward independently while maintaining high standards of quality.Language fluency (Primary): Professional working proficiency in English.Language fluency (Secondary): Professional working proficiency in at least one additional EMEA-relevant language (such as Arabic, Spanish, German, French, or Swedish).It's a bonus if you have: Multilingual versatility: Proficiency in a third EMEA-relevant language from the list above.What Axis has to offerWe are a world leader in network video, and our technology reaches people across the globe. We are growing fast, which opens exciting career opportunities for your professional development. You will keep learning alongside an international HR & Recruitment team that values creativity, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance.We can offer you a great work environment in Axis HQ in Lund, at a company where we focus on our people and have the ambition to be a long-term sustainable employer.Curious to learn more? Explore the Life at Axis blog , the Engineering at Axis blog , and the Innovation at Axis blog .Ready to apply?Axis values a diverse workforce. Diverse teams create a better working environment and spark creativity, which drives our ongoing success. We welcome all applications.We review applications continuously, so don't wait - send your application today!If you have any questions, please contact Sebastian Nilsson at [e-mail] .At Axis, we build the company on people and values. That's why we don't use artificial intelligence to screen or interview candidates. We believe in human connection, and we evaluate every applicant personally.Type of EmploymentTemporary Employment (Fixed Term)Posting End Date2026-11-07Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.About Axis CommunicationsWe enable a smarter and safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.With around 6,000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.Let´s create a smarter and safer worldFor more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com .Listen to Axis Communications Playlist