Talent Acquisition Specialist (EMEA)

About Horizons

At Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and lead recruitment efforts across global markets. This role will primarily focus on recruiting for IT/Tech positions, while also supporting the hiring of other key roles to drive the company's growth. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective strategies to attract top talent.

In this fast-paced environment, you will manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to offering, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all candidates. You will also drive employer branding initiatives, promote diversity, and stay ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive recruitment strategies. Your expertise in IT/Tech talent acquisition, coupled with your ability to handle a range of roles, will play a critical part in building a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet the company's needs globally, with a primary focus on IT/Tech roles, while also recruiting for other key business-critical positions.
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offering, ensuring a delightful candidate experience.
• Utilize various channels to seek out new talent.
• Foster strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their strategic staffing needs and the specific requirements of each role.
• Develop a deep understanding of the local job markets and hiring practices in assigned regions, adapting strategies to ensure competitiveness and compliance with local regulations.
• Employ innovative sourcing and employer branding strategies, including referral generation, online social networking to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Cultivate a pipeline of high-potential talent for future staffing needs.
• Lead employer branding initiatives that effectively convey our company's culture and values to the external market.
• Implement and maintain recruitment metrics to track and report on recruitment activities, applicant flow, and talent acquisition effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends, market intelligence, and competitive landscape to inform successful recruitment strategies.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and ensure recruiting strategies attract a diverse candidate pool.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven track record of successfully acquiring top talent across international markets, primarily within the EMEA region, ideally in HR tech or Fintech industries, with a focus on the EOR or Payroll sectors.
• Proficient in English.
• Minimum 5–7 years of overall recruitment experience, with at least 3 years focused specifically on tech/IT roles within the EMEA region, as well as other diverse roles.
• In-depth knowledge of region labor laws in international markets, visa regulations, and hiring practices.
• Strong understanding of global recruitment trends and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an innate ability to engage and persuade.
• Tech-savvy with experience in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruiting software, and platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, ability to work under pressure.
• Goal oriented mindset, excellent time management skills.

Preferred Competencies:

• Strategic Recruitment Expertise: Demonstrated ability to design and implement global recruitment strategies, particularly in the EMEA region, with an emphasis on tech/IT roles.
• Candidate-Centric Approach: Proven commitment to providing an outstanding candidate experience, ensuring transparency and engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Agility: Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and is adept at pivoting strategies to meet evolving customer needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers to align talent acquisition efforts with business goals.
• Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy: Dedicated to implementing recruitment strategies that attract diverse talent, promoting equity and inclusion across the workforce.

What it's like working at Horizons

Our service & product. We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.

Our benefits and perks. Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:

• A competitive salary
• An asynchronous working environment
• A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the job
• The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
• Growth opportunities within the company
• We provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day one

How to apply

Please fill out the form and upload your CV in a PDF format.

If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

Need help? Get in touch with us at: [email protected]