Talent Acquisition Partner

Liferay, Inc. is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,200+ fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferay Experience Cloud is an all-in-one solution that unites our Liferay DXP and cloud platform capabilities with built-in analytics and B2B commerce functionality, reducing the time to market and allowing for accelerated innovation - serving notable customers across the globe such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.

But we don’t just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, we’re also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run!

About You and this Role

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Talent Acquisition Partner who excels in creative recruitment strategies, including leveraging AI tools and advanced talent hunting techniques to help us build a future-ready workforce.

Our Talent Acquisition Partner will deeply care about delivering a warm and thorough candidate experience. You get to be on the frontlines of Talent Acquisition when it comes to sourcing, scheduling, recruitment, and onboarding. You are a host at heart, a servant leader, and a high achiever.

The Talent Acquisition Partner will join a team that supports hiring initiatives across several disciplines and locations across the EMEA Region.

Key Objectives

1. Partner & consult with senior leadership and hiring managers to identify and anticipate recruitment needs and develop sourcing strategies that generate a consistent candidate pipeline;
2. Perform full-cycle recruitment for open requisitions in EMEA from sourcing, screening, coordination, interviewing / assessment, offer stages, and onboarding;
3. Act as the main point of contact for interview coordination and status updates for candidates and hiring managers;
4. Interview candidates based on competencies and make recommendations to Hiring Managers based on team and role priorities;

Ensure a positive high-touch white-glove experience for candidates; establish trust and confidence by maintaining a high level of credibility, integrity and skilled communication with People Business Partner and hiring managers.

Help identify tools and processes to enable strong recruiting operations:

1. Work with TA lead on designing and executing innovative TA strategies, blending conventional methods and creative recruitment techniques;
2. Utilize social media platforms, online communities to identify passive candidates;

Use data analytics to stay ahead of talent trends and identify areas of improvement.

1. Partner with Marketing team to onsite & virtual events with a focus on early engagement;
2. Develop relationships with organizations, universities, career centers, partners announce positions and develop a strong candidate pipeline;
3. Support People Services and People Business Partners conducting salary surveys;

Train hiring managers on best interviewing and hiring practices to ensure an equitable, process-driven candidate experience.

HR Operations (20%)

Onboarding

1. Ensure all necessary candidate documentation is obtained and candidates are kept informed throughout the onboarding process;

Partner with People Services & IT team to coordinate a great onboarding experience for new hires.

Learning and Development

1. Identify and implement improvements in the talent acquisition process;

Help enhance Confluence as the single source of truth for HR.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources or similar degrees;
2. 4 years + in Talent Acquisition experience in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and coordinating capacity;
3. Experience with the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to onboarding;
4. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems;
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills both in Spanish and English. An additional language is a plus;
6. Excellent written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills;
7. Strong attention to detail;
8. Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently;

Strong team player & critical thinker.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience as a "headhunter" research officer is a strong plus;
2. Ability to communicate in Spanish and English fluently;

Knowledge of Talent Acquisition KPIs or other Human Resources indicators.

What We Offer

1. Perks: Health Care Plan, food Card, kindergarten Assistance, Gym Membership and an additional perks of your own choice: Transport Card, Office Parking Space, Digital Voucher (800€ annually);
2. Hybrid work model (2 days at the office);
3. Opportunities to take responsibility, grow professionally, and Stay Nerdy;
4. Be part of a great team and work with designers around the world;
5. Work in a company that has strong executive support for Design;
6. Continuous learning and training;
7. A positive and collaborative work culture;
8. International, multicultural and diverse environment focused on our people;

Working at a leading open source company with an amazing community.

Liferay is committed to the equal treatment of all candidates, customers and employees and to fostering a culture of dignity at work. Our operating procedure provides for equal opportunities in recruitment and employment with the aim to eliminate discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or beliefs, marital or civil partnerships status, family or dependency status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or membership of a traveling community.