Talent Acquisition Specialist (M/F/D)

Role description

As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will report directly to our global Head of People and Culture and be a key asset in driving forward our recruitment operations. Your innovative approach and data-driven mindset will ensure that we attract top-tier candidates and ensure an excellent candidate experience. You will be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and continuously optimising our process. As topic expert, you will contribute your know-how through facilitating interview trainings, initiating projects like referral program and salary benchmarking, as well as ensuring the smooth set-up and usage of our ATS.

Your Mission

• Proactively source candidates through various channels to identify the best potential fits for our company.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications and suitability, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Develop standardized hiring processes to streamline talent acquisition efforts across different regions.
• Create comprehensive question catalogues to ensure consistent and effective candidate evaluations during interviews.
• Train hiring managers on effective interview techniques and best practices.
• Organize our participation in local job fairs and career events to expand our talent pool.
• Collect, analyze, and utilise hiring metrics to make data-driven decisions and identify areas for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in talent acquisition
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with candidates and hiring managers
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to derive insights from recruitment metrics
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems/recruitment softwares
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other field
• Knowledge of the local talent market in Hamburg and surrounding
• Experience with international talent acquisition
• Experience with both blue and white collar roles
• Experience facilitating interview trainings

Why you'll love working here

• The opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a global group in the F&
  F space.
• High level of responsibility and independence.
• Ability to make an impact.
• Exciting work environment with an energetic, motivated, and international team.
• Competitive compensation, hybrid-work, and flexible work times.
• Exciting challenge and good development opportunities in a constantly growing, international team.
• Freedom to develop your own ideas and thus make an active contribution to the success of our company.

Our Process

• Initial call to align expectations
• Interview with the hiring manager
• Take-home challenge to present onsite

About us

Arethia is an internationally oriented, globally leading, medium-sized company in the chemical industry, specialized in the development and production of flavors. For over 65 years, we have been developing customized product solutions in collaboration with our customers from our location near Hamburg. As an expanding and agile company with a highly motivated team, we are continuously growing and looking for new team members.