Talent Acquisition Specialist (Global Recruitment)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our partner’s global recruitment efforts. Based in Portugal, you will focus on sourcing, engaging, and hiring independent contractors—primarily linguists—to meet diverse language needs across multiple markets.

Key responsibilities

• Source, attract and recruit independent contractors from various regions based on language and business requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Conduct interviews, assess language skills and overall suitability for opportunities.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from discovery to onboarding.
• Support high‑volume hiring initiatives while preserving quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Conduct market research and nurture relationships with potential candidates.
• Track recruitment activities and analyze hiring metrics.

Required profile

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal English proficiency.
• Proven ability to manage recruitment processes independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines and manage tasks efficiently.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones when required.
• Previous experience recruiting independent contractors, freelancers or international talent is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and international team.
• Exposure to global recruitment practices and multicultural talent markets.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Dynamic work environment with chances to expand recruitment expertise.