12672 - Junior Recruiting Specialist

Our People & Culture Department is looking for a Junior Recruiting Specialist who will support the Talent Acquisition & Development function. This role is pivotal in managing activities related to recruiting and onboarding processes, overseeing the candidate experience from job calls to job offer proposals, and ensuring a seamless and professional experience.

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

We are seeking someone capable of effectively liaising with multiple stakeholders, including researchers, administrators, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have solid experience and ability to prioritize tasks, and the capacity to solve problems efficiently within the People & Culture activities, delivering results in a dynamic environment.

The Recruiting Specialist will be part of the Talent Acquisition & Development team, within the People & Culture function, and will be responsible for the following activities:

• Manage recruiting activities, including job interviews (introductory, motivational, and technical) with various stakeholders.
• Support the scheduling of interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience, from job calls to offer proposals, identifying areas for continuous improvement and optimization.
• Handle job offer proposals, ensuring budget compliance, and support negotiations with candidates.
• Coordinate with the administrative team to initiate the contracting process.
• Oversee onboarding processes for new hires across Italy.
• Develop and monitor KPIs in collaboration with the reporting manager.
• Provide assistance on tax relief and relocation matters for foreign candidates requiring residence permits.
• Conduct active candidate searches through headhunting, participation in job fairs (Italy and abroad), and scouting for new communication channels.

• Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social sciences, economics, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Recruiting (conducting interviews) and in HR-related roles.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Italian. Language fluency will be assessed during the interview.
• Desirable knowledge of recruitment tools or HR software is an asset.
• Experience working in multicultural or international environments.

• The position is based in our CMCC headquarter office in Lecce.
• Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience.
• Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.

Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition. Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).

CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.

This job announcement is an invitation to express interest in the above-mentioned CMCC Position. Applicants responding to this posting declare that they have read, understood, and agreed to the “Official Rule for the CMCC Personnel recruitment