About Unilever:
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
Job Purpose:
In the role of “Recruitment Specialist” you will contribute towards the achievement of the HR strategy through proactively finding the best talent for Unilever. As part of this role, you are expected to build strong finding skills, and engage with talent through different channels/platforms. And part of engaging and finding the best talent, you will need to ensure you give the best candidate experience for current and future prospects. You should be approachable, proactive, friendly with strong interpersonal skills.
What Will Be Your Responsibilities:
- Oversee start-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to offering candidates.
- Meet Key Recruitment Metrics (TTO, Diversity, Success of hire, Cost of Hire, candidate, and Hiring Manager satisfaction)
- Proactively sourcing for key roles, based on historical attrition and the company’s current and future needs.
- Be an expert in the talent landscape, and different sourcing channels for delegated countries.
- Source suitable candidates by utilizing various sourcing channels and ensure they meet Unilever SOLs.
- Work closely with hiring managers to define candidate personas.
- Giving best in class candidate experience across all touch points while promoting our employer brand.
- Optimizing sourcing strategies through the analysis and reporting of talent acquisition progression.
- Weekly updates on tracking systems via Workday portal
What You Need to Succeed
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Preferably a French Speaker
- 3+ years of relevant experience in HR within a matrix organization
- Workday knowledge is a plus
- Sound knowledge using reporting platforms
- Ability to adapt to changing markets
- Good negotiation skills.
- Target driven
- Sound knowledge of talent market is preferable
- Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team player
- Genuine interest in new technologies and tools, and tech savvy
- Has a passion for Talent Acquisition
- Has “customer care mindset”
- Strong organization skills as well as attention to detail and diligence
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- French language proficiency
- 3+ years of relevant HR experience in a matrix organization
- Workday knowledge
- Knowledge of reporting platforms
- Ability to adapt to changing markets
- Good negotiation skills
- Target-driven approach
- Knowledge of the talent market
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Interest in new technologies and tools; technology proficiency
- Passion for talent acquisition
- Customer care mindset
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and diligence
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
Unilever Insights
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.






