Talent Acquisition Specialist - German speaking

CONDITIONS

Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Düsseldorf, hybrid

IN A NUTSHELL

Are you an enthusiastic recruiter with the skills to find top talent in the German-speaking market? Do you excel in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong relationships? If you're eager to make a lasting impact and benefit from a rewarding career, we're seeking a talented, in-house Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team in Dublin.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and contributing to our overall business success. You will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. From screening CVs to conducting interviews, to successfully hiring new members of the team – your recruitment expertise in the German markets will be invaluable.

We are dedicated to attracting and developing top talent in our offices across Europe including Germany, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support our recruitment efforts across our European locations while working from our vibrant Dublin office.

DAY TO DAY

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring for various roles across the German-speaking markets.
• Sourcing Candidates: Identify, attract, and engage top talent using various sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media, LinkedIn, and networking events. Conduct proactive searches for both active and passive candidates.
• Building Talent Pools: Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical roles in the German-speaking regions to meet the future hiring needs of the business.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs, role requirements, and desired skill sets, providing recruitment advice and strategies.
• Interviewing: Conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews with candidates. Assess candidates for cultural fit, technical skills, and career aspirations.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by providing timely communication, feedback, and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Employer Branding: Support and promote the company’s employer branding initiatives in German-speaking markets.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with local employment laws, data protection regulations, and internal policies. Manage candidate records and recruitment processes in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity within the German-speaking job market. Provide insights and data-driven recommendations to improve recruitment strategies.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on recruitment progress, KPIs, and challenges to management, ensuring alignment with hiring targets and timelines.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Language Skills: Excellent level of written and spoken German language skills are essential. Proficiency in English is also required for day-to-day communication within the Dublin office.
• Recruitment Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a recruitment role, with a focus on hiring for German-speaking regions.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders across different levels and locations.
• Proactive Sourcing Ability: Proven experience in sourcing candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and headhunting.
• Interviewing and Assessment: Experience in conducting interviews and assessments, with a solid understanding of evaluating technical and cultural fit.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work closely with hiring managers and provide advice on recruitment best practices and market conditions.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing business needs and priorities, with a positive and problem-solving mindset.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable working with recruitment technology, such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
• Cultural Awareness: Understanding of the cultural nuances and employment laws specific to the German market.

We know that not all requirements may apply to you. But if you come to us with the right level of commitment and enthusiasm for the job, we can achieve a lot together!

BENEFITS

• 2 days of volunteer leave per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Urban Sports Club
• Onsite parking (limited)
• Weekly prizes
• Monthly competitions
• Quarterly company events and volunteer opportunities
• Uncapped employee referral bonus (€2.000 per hire)

About us

With over 400 employees worldwide at MD7, we are a small-big company on the verge of becoming a big-small company. We are proud to have 5 European offices across Ireland, Germany, Spain, and The Netherlands. As the experts for digital infrastructure solutions, we help our clients establish mutually profitable long-term partnerships with property owners for mobile phone antennas and EV charging stations. We support the full circle process for our partners from initial contact to leasing agreements and continued customer assistance.

Our Core Values are the heart of our operations. Over the last two decades, we've fostered a culture of respect, collaboration, and individual empowerment, while striving to achieve our big goals. Find out more about our Core Values, our Purpose and Vision here.

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity within a fast-paced, international environment, you may have just found your place to be. Come and join our mission to help connect the world and, in doing so, impact the lives of people and communities.

WE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU

At MD7, we approach everything we do with a deeper level of care and respect for people. We strive to make a difference in the lives and communities of our team members and partners. That's why MD7 offers different ways for our people to experience well-being, personal growth, and overall satisfaction. When you feel good, you do your best work and live your best life.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all MD7 employees. In fact, in 2023 we promoted 22% of our employees into leading positions to support our growth. We can proudly say that our entire leadership team has been promoted internally.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY

If we have piqued your interest, we are delighted to receive your application. In line with our Core Values, it is our goal to respond to every applicant in a timely manner. In the upcoming weeks, keep an eye on your emails and spam folder to make sure you don’t miss our response.