The posting
Actual Talent is the international talent acquisition consultancy of Actual Group. We provide Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions services.
Our mission is to support the growth and fulfilment of both people and organisations. We help people find inspiring opportunities and support organisations in identifying professionals who can take them to the next level. We achieve this through people-centred talent acquisition and development solutions focused on diversity and inclusion, innovation and cutting-edge technology.
About the role:
We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist who speaks Italian to join our growing team. The successful candidate will manage recruitment processes from initial briefing through to offer, supporting clients and candidates across Italian-speaking markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment professional who enjoys building relationships, working in an international environment and delivering high-quality talent solutions.
Main Responsibilities
- End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the complete recruitment process, including role briefing, sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate presentation, offer management and onboarding support.
- Candidate Sourcing: Identify and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, internal databases, networking, referrals and other relevant channels.
- Candidate Management: Build trusted relationships with candidates, provide regular communication throughout the process and ensure a positive candidate experience.
- Client Partnership: Work closely with hiring managers and clients to understand recruitment needs, define profiles and provide market insight and advice.
- Interviews and Assessment: Conduct structured telephone, video and face-to-face interviews, assessing candidates against role requirements and cultural fit.
- Market Development: Develop knowledge of the Italian talent market, relevant sectors and recruitment trends to support effective sourcing strategies.
- Process Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and vacancy information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
- Reporting and Collaboration: Track recruitment activity and key performance indicators, sharing updates with internal stakeholders and contributing to team objectives.
Profile Requirements
- Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search, agency recruitment or an internal recruitment function.
- Fluent Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, clients and colleagues.
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Applicant Tracking Systems and other digital recruitment tools.
- Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple vacancies and priorities effectively.
- Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding client needs and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.
- Confident interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and ethical recruitment practices.
Desirable Experience
- Experience recruiting for international or multilingual roles.
- Knowledge of the Italian labour market and recruitment landscape.
- Experience working in an RPO, Executive Search or consultancy environment.
- Additional language skills.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join an international talent acquisition consultancy within a growing organisation.
- People-focused and inclusive working environment.
- Varied recruitment projects across different sectors and markets.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Collaborative team culture with access to innovative recruitment tools and technology.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with experience and market conditions.
