Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Atos. Sofia.
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What you'll do
- Run full-cycle searches for senior, executive, leadership and hard-to-fill openings across several geographies
- Work with business leaders, hiring managers and HR partners to set hiring priorities and understand workforce needs
- Map talent markets and build sourcing plans, then develop passive-candidate pipelines through outreach and referrals
- Assess candidates through competency interviews and executive screens, sharing market insight and hiring recommendations
- Manage offers and negotiations while improving pipelines and recruitment processes using hiring data
What you bring
- At least five years in recruitment, executive search, strategic hiring or talent acquisition
- A record of placing senior leaders, executives or candidates with highly specialized skills
- Strong direct-sourcing and market-mapping skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
- You can work fluently in English in this role
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced recruiter comfortable handling complex searches and advising senior stakeholders across international markets. It is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, and offers flexible hours and home working by agreement.
From the employer
Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.
With more than 54,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.
A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.
About Atos Group
Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.
Are you passionate about identifying and attracting top executive and strategic talent? Do you thrive in a highly consultative environment where you partner with senior leaders to shape business success through exceptional hiring decisions?
We are looking for a Senior Strategic Recruiter to join our Global Strategic Hiring team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment for senior, leadership, and business-critical positions across multiple geographies. You will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and executives, developing innovative talent strategies while delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for senior, leadership, executive, and hard-to-fill roles.
- Partner closely with business leaders, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and stakeholders to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities.
- Develop strategic sourcing plans and talent-mapping initiatives for critical skill areas and leadership positions.
- Build and maintain pipelines of high-caliber passive candidates through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and market intelligence.
- Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, competency-based interviews, and executive-level screening discussions.
- Provide market insights, talent intelligence, compensation benchmarks, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
- Lead offer management and negotiations, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
- Drive recruitment excellence through data-driven decision making, pipeline management, and process optimization.
- Contribute to strategic hiring projects, employer branding initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in recruitment, executive search, strategic hiring, or talent acquisition.
- Proven track record of successfully hiring senior leaders, executives, or highly specialized talent.
- Strong expertise in direct sourcing, market mapping, and candidate engagement.
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage recruitment metrics and market data.
- Experience working across international markets and diverse business environments is an advantage.
- Fluency in English.
Our Offering:
- Professional Growth in a Global Company
- Individual Career Path
- Talent Program
- E-Learning Hub
- Knowledge Sharing Programs and Trainings
- Mentor Support
- Flexible Working Hours
- Home Office (upon agreement)
- 26 Paid Vacation Days + 4 additional days as per our Wellness Friday initiative
- Medical Care including Dental Care, Glasses, etc.
- Referral Bonus
- Food Vouchers
- Multisport Card
- Store Discounts
- Charity and Volunteer Activities
- Metro Station next to the Office
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