Talent Acquisition Specialist EMEA (1-Year Contract / Maternity Cover)

About the role

Recruiters center their efforts around sourcing, screening, and hiring new talent. In this role, reporting to the Solutions Group TA Lead, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers, the Talent Attraction team, and cross-functional partners to understand staffing requirements and execute effective recruitment plans. You will post job requisitions, actively source candidates through various channels, and build qualified talent pipelines with a strong emphasis on teamwork, trustworthiness, automation, and AI tools. Additionally, you will perform necessary reporting and data tracking, conduct initial screenings and interviews, manage the interview process in close partnership with hiring teams, support offer negotiations, deliver an exceptional candidate experience, and maintain accuracy across applicant tracking systems. The position is based on-site at our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest with hybrid work options.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely in a trustworthy, team-oriented environment with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and the Talent Attraction team to execute recruitment plans.; Actively source, network, and engage candidates using modern automation and AI recruitment tools to build strong talent pipelines.; Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews to evaluate technical capabilities, trustworthiness, teamwork orientation, and organizational fit.; Perform necessary recruitment reporting, metrics analytics, and data management to keep stakeholders informed and track hiring performance.; Coordinate and manage the interview process, gathering collaborative stakeholder feedback to facilitate informed hiring decisions.; Track and process talent acquisition administrative tasks such as reporting, invoicing, and managing employee referral programs.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in full-lifecycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, or talent acquisition within a professional, team-driven environment.; Strong expertise and practical experience in utilizing recruitment automation technologies and AI-powered sourcing tools.; High level of personal integrity, trustworthiness, and strong teamwork capabilities when collaborating with talent attraction and cross-functional teams.; High proficiency in candidate engagement strategies, digital recruitment solutions, reporting analytics, and AI-driven candidate discovery.; Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail when managing multiple hiring priorities.; Strong adaptability, customer centricity, and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Health & Financial Benefits: *We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance. *Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support. *We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site. *Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium. *Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.; Time Off & Flexibility: *Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated). *Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.; Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.; Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.