Junior Talent Acquisition Officer (French Speaker) | HRSS

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

As part of Groupe BPCE's international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas - Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management - as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist to support our recruitment, mobility, and talent management strategies. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing and screening process, building strong talent pipelines, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

You will work closely with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and external partners to attract top talent for various organizational levels, with a particular focus on early career programs (interns, trainees, and VIEs).

• Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Assist in building a strong candidate pipeline strategy to support Talent Management, Workforce Planning, and the company's Diversity Policy by executing direct and indirect candidate sourcing and the proactive development of talent pools.
• Active Candidate Attraction: Attract candidates by using various sources, such as databases and social media (e.g., LinkedIn), for open positions at all organizational levels, with a focus on fixed-term or short-term contracts.
• Stakeholder & Recruitment Briefings: Liaise with hiring managers to review role profiles, ensuring that responsibilities and candidate specifications are up-to-date and relevant, while developing candidate and recruitment agency briefings to attract high-quality profiles.
• Job Description Management: Develop and update clear, accurate job descriptions and job specifications based on business needs.
• Screening & Validation: Analyze job requirements, screen candidates' resumes/applications, and carry out online research and telephone interviews to screen, filter, select, and validate candidate profiles.
• Interviewing & Evaluation: Support and participate in candidate interviews, ensuring the provision of structured feedback into the selection process following a specified interview framework, and/or administer work simulations and score evidence against recruitment criteria.
• Assessment Support: Support the creation of assessment centers (when applicable) and tailor pre-existing assessment exercises (adjusting content as directed), as well as draft documentation, record assessment observations, and provide feedback to line management.
• Administrative & Onboarding Support: Organize and supervise administrative tasks related to recruitment, ensuring that all relevant information for new employees is accurately recorded and processed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or similar;
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) and Good level of English is mandatory;
• Great communication and interpersonal skills;
• Highly organized;
• Drive, multi-tasking skills and team spirit;
• Ability to work in a multicultural / distributed team;
• Willingness to learn and evolve.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.