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.