Talent Acquisition Specialist
Description
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in EMEA, on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will support recruitment efforts across Europe, managing the end-to-end recruitment process and ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders. You will work as a key partner within our dynamic global Talent & People team.
What You’ll Do:
- Focus on sourcing top talent across EMEA for sales & professional services roles, using a variety of channels including direct sourcing, job boards, LinkedIn, and networking.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for both active requisitions and future bench roles, ensuring readiness to fill key positions as business needs evolve.
- Conduct thorough screening and shortlisting of candidates to match hiring leaders' requirements, ensuring a strong fit for both skills and cultural alignment.
- Partner with hiring leaders to fill requisitions efficiently, ensuring high-quality candidates move through the process quickly and smoothly.
- Prioritize diverse sourcing strategies to ensure every hiring slate includes a wide range of candidates, supporting Meltwater’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience by providing timely updates and clear communication throughout the interview process.
- Utilize market insights and data to refine sourcing strategies and stay ahead of hiring trends across EMEA.
- Manage all recruitment logistics, from posting jobs to coordinating interviews and collecting feedback, ensuring a seamless recruitment process from start to finish.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 1+ year of experience in corporate or agency recruiting, ideally with exposure to hiring across multiple countries and cultures.
- Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably Jobvite.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience recruiting for Sales roles is a plus.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Collaborative and open to feedback, comfortable working in a global, agile team.
- Data-driven with the ability to use market insights to refine sourcing strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with 2 days a week in the office.
- Legal right to work in the country of hire.
What We Offer:
- Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance
- Meltwater demonstrates a commitment to your well-being by contributing towards Discovery Health, ensuring robust healthcare coverage
- Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need
- Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
Where You'll Work: V & A Waterfront, 3 Dock Rd., 8001 Cape Town
When You'll Join: ASAP
Our Story
The sky is the limit at Meltwater.
At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right working environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to analyze over a billion pieces of data each day and make better business decisions.
Our award-winning culture is our north star and drives everything we do – from striving to create an environment where all employees do their best work, to delivering customer value by continuously innovating our products — and making sure to celebrate our successes and have fun along the way.
We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,300+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to reach your goals.
So, in a nutshell, that's Meltwater. We love working here, and we think you will too.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.
Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.