Talent Acquisition Associate

PeopleCert Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Certification vouchers

Coffee & tea at premises

Learning opportunities

Development programs

Job summary

PeopleCert is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to join its People & Culture team in Athens. You will drive the end-to-end recruitment process, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience and strong alignment with hiring managers.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in HR, 2–3 years in recruiting, proficiency with ATS and HR systems, excellent English, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition.
• Familiarity with ATS and HR databases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent English language skills (C2 level preferred).
• Advanced IT literacy; ECDL Core/Expert certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, attract, and hire talented professionals across the organization.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate with HR and Operations for smooth onboarding of new hires.
• Prepare offer letters and onboarding materials.
• Participate in career fairs and events to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

ATS

HR databases

Job description

Are you interested in joining a global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills, operating in more than 200 countries worldwide?

PeopleCert is looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate to join its People & Culture team in Athens.

The Talent Acquisition Associate will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring talented professionals across the organization. Working closely with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from candidate sourcing and selection to onboarding, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience at every stage.

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, your tasks will include the following:

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates
• Utilize various channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals, to identify potential candidates
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, and evaluate candidates' qualifications and cultural fit
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback and communication throughout the recruitment process
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements, team dynamics, and the skills necessary for each position
• Provide insights and recommendations on candidate selection based on recruitment best practices
• Coordinate with HR and Operations teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires
• Prepare offer letters and onboarding materials
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and other talent acquisition activities to build a pipeline of qualified candidates

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition roles
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR databases
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and roles for different teams
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired, LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOLcertificate would be a plus)
• Advanced IT Literacy is required. ECDL Core/Expert certification will be considered an asset

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Complimentary coffee and tea in all our premises
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Clarity and Velocity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

• If we work on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:
• If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.