Talent Acquisition Associate | Lisbon (6 month project)

Everything we do for our clients comes down to having the right business, technical knowledge and leadership for every occasion. Recruitment is essential to consistently provide the most promising talent to our world-class organization. As a Talent Associate, you will be right at the heart of that goal, directly engaging with business leaders, colleagues and candidates from a diverse array of backgrounds.

The opportunity 
At Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding team, as a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will recruit qualified candidates to fill experienced positions aligned to a specific service line and/or region of EY. You’ll ensure an exceptional candidate experience for every candidate, so our reputation for quality and innovation will be in your hands. In return, you’ll have the support of a network of highly knowledgeable colleagues, and the opportunity to make a significant impact to your team and EY.

Your key responsibilities 

• Developing recruiting strategies to attract experienced hires and serve as a key contact to client groups and external candidates; 
• Driving the sourcing strategy to identify, attract and build a talent pipeline as well as making assessments and recommendations on talent in the market;
• Managing the talent pipeline by identifying top talent and converting prospects into active candidates;
• Ensuring an exceptional candidate experience for every candidate;
• Developing sound business relationships with key stakeholders to achieve hiring goals;
• Ensuring all appropriate sourcing strategies are utilized, including inclusiveness initiatives and other creative sourcing techniques;
• Providing operational and process knowledge to ensure a quality candidate experience
• Acting as a change agent for new technology, tools and processes that are rolled out to the broader recruiting community;
• Staying abreast of talent and labor market insights.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Demonstrated knowledge and previous experience in attracting and engaging experienced hires leveraging a variety of recruitment resources;
• Critical-thinking skills and ability to collaborate with team members on best practices
• Business mindset; 
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to delivery multiple recruitment processes and to present information in a clear and concise manner; 
• A strong work ethic; 
• Forward thinker and self-starter;
• Creative, proactive, team player and able to work under pressure. 

To qualify for the role, you must have 

• Academic degree in Human Resources Management or similar fields of study; 
• 1-3 years of professional experience in recruitment role; 
• Experience in consulting environment is valued; 
• Ability to think out of the box and create multidisciplinary solutions; 
• Knowledge and experience in creative sourcing techniques of experienced hires; 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge and experience working with applicant tracking software; 
• Full English Proficiency.

What we look for 
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

Apply now!