Recruitment Specialist

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At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

Goals of the position

The Recruitment Specialist provides expert support in talent acquisition by managing sourcing strategies, recruitment operations, and data-driven reporting. This role ensures the attraction and placement of top-tier talent, aligned with company goals and policies.

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support — Provide specialist support to the Recruitment team across various aspects of recruitment, including sourcing, operations, and reporting, to ensure a seamless and efficient hiring process.
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that align with business objectives.
• Candidate Sourcing & Selection — Leverage multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and recruitment agencies) to identify and engage top talent.
• Proactively build talent pipelines for critical roles, ensuring the availability of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage and coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates against role requirements and cultural fit.
• Recruitment Process & Policy Compliance — Manage a range of processes, including candidate assessments, interview coordination, background checks, and pre-employment verifications, ensuring compliance with company policies and local labor laws.
• Facilitate offer negotiations, ensuring that compensation and benefits align with internal salary structures and market benchmarks.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience by coordinating with HR teams and hiring managers to set new hires up for success.
• Stakeholder & Agency Management — Support Agency Partners by providing guidance on hiring needs, ensuring they align with company recruitment strategies and standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing insights on best recruitment practices, market conditions, and talent availability.
• Market Intelligence & Data-Driven Recruitment — Conduct market research and analyze competitor hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability to provide strategic insights.
• Generate recruitment reports and dashboards, tracking key hiring metrics such as time to-fill, source effectiveness, and candidate experience to drive continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement & Best Practices — Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment efficiency, recommending innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Ensure alignment with company policies, labor laws, and industry best practices in all recruitment activities.
• Others — Accepts other responsibilities as assigned by superior according to the need of the Company; administers all assigned functions consistent with and in support to the goal of the company.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR, with at least 5 years in a specialized recruitment role.
• Strong experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation.
• Familiarity with recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and data-driven hiring strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work with external recruitment partners.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in recruitment reporting and market intelligence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.