Talent Acquisition Specialist with French

About the role:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes across France, Italy, Spain, and the UK, covering the full recruitment cycle from kick-off meetings with hiring managers, job posting and candidate sourcing through to CV screening, interviewing, and offer management. You will play a key role in ensuring a high-quality candidate experience, maintaining accurate recruitment data and administration in our Applicant Tracking System (SAP SuccessFactors), and building effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, HR teams, and other stakeholders across the supported markets.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently manage end-to-end recruitment processes across France, Italy, Spain, and the UK for all level positions, from sourcing and candidate selection through to offer management.
• Provide recruitment support to the wider Talent Acquisition team during periods of increased hiring volume and peak workload.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, ensuring clear, timely communication and effective coordination throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage and administer the SuccessFactors Recruiting Module, ensuring data accuracy, process compliance, and the timely completion of recruitment activities.
• Prepare and deliver recruitment reports, analyses, and presentations to support stakeholders in decision-making and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with recruitment agencies and external talent partners, supporting sourcing strategies and talent attraction initiatives.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and activities aimed at strengthening the company's position as an employer of choice.
• Drive a strong and consistent candidate experience, ensuring professionalism, transparency, and effective communication at every stage of the recruitment journey.
• Partner closely with HR teams and hiring managers to understand recruitment needs, align on hiring strategies, and support workforce planning activities.
• Process and monitor recruitment-related vendor invoices, including recruitment agency fees, job advertising, and other talent acquisition services.

About you:

• University degree or equivalent relevant education.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role.
• Previous experience in a BPO, SSC/GBS environment or recruitment agency will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn and candidate sourcing tools, with practical experience in direct sourcing.
• Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting will be an advantage.
• Fluent (B2) written and spoken English and French is a must.
• Good practical knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• High data accuracy, with a structured approach to maintaining recruitment systems and documentation.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with recruiters, HR teams, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.

We offer:

• Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
• Annual bonus based on your work results.
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
• As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
• Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC's Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
• And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
• You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
• Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
• Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
• We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
• Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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