Talent Acquisition Lead, Budapest

Qualifications

• Proven 8+ years of experience in a talent acquisition, preferably within the technology or financial services industry. 
• In-depth knowledge of the local IT market specifics, especially for top-level roles.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, including sourcing strategies, candidate assessment techniques, and employment laws and regulations. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Ability to independently run day-to-day recruitment operations and plan and execute and deliver on the strategic initiatives.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and other recruitment software tools. 
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively to solve recruitment challenges and achieve business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the recruitment team, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. 
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates, utilizing a variety of sourcing techniques including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals. 
• Establish a robust data-driven recruitment process and scale it across multiple recruitment sites.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating interviews with hiring managers. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and department heads, to understand their talent needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly. 
• Hands-on recruitment for critical roles.
• Partner with HR colleagues to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires, including coordinating orientation sessions and facilitating the completion of necessary paperwork. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance and optimize recruitment processes. 
• Take a key role in building and executing the local branding strategy.
• Represent Lab49 at industry events, career fairs, and networking functions to promote our employer brand and attract top talent to the organization. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the recruitment team, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. 
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates, utilizing a variety of sourcing techniques including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals. 
• Establish a robust data-driven recruitment process and scale it across multiple recruitment sites.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating interviews with hiring managers. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and department heads, to understand their talent needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly. 
• Hands-on recruitment for critical roles.
• Partner with HR colleagues to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires, including coordinating orientation sessions and facilitating the completion of necessary paperwork. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance and optimize recruitment processes. 
• Take a key role in building and executing the local branding strategy.
• Represent Lab49 at industry events, career fairs, and networking functions to promote our employer brand and attract top talent to the organization. 

Qualifications

• Proven 8+ years of experience in a talent acquisition, preferably within the technology or financial services industry. 
• In-depth knowledge of the local IT market specifics, especially for top-level roles.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, including sourcing strategies, candidate assessment techniques, and employment laws and regulations. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Ability to independently run day-to-day recruitment operations and plan and execute and deliver on the strategic initiatives.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and other recruitment software tools. 
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively to solve recruitment challenges and achieve business objectives.