Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

A Talent Acquisition Specialist is sought by AUTO1 Group to join its People team in Portugal. You will partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs, build strong talent pipelines and deliver an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Sourcing and engaging candidates through job boards, social media, networking events and employee referrals.
• Screen and assess candidates through interviews and competency-based evaluations.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify ways to improve hiring efficiency and quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
• Previous experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Experience recruiting for high-volume or commercial roles is a plus; automotive industry experience is advantageous but not required.
• Native or fluent Portuguese and professional written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle several recruitment processes at once in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract of 6 months plus 6 months, with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee afterwards.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Hybrid model: remote work one week per month.
• Office in Carnaxide, Portugal.