Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist (German or French Speaker)
Ecolab is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team in Kraków.
How you'll make an impact:
Screen incoming applications and verify basic qualifications, skills and eligibility
Create, adjust and optimise job descriptions in line with business needs and market standards
Post and manage job advertisements across various job boards and sourcing channels
Support candidate sourcing activities using internal systems and external platforms
Maintain and update candidate data in the ATS (e.g. Workday)
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to support ongoing recruitment processes
Contribute to talent pooling and pipeline building activities
Support early career hiring initiatives and employer branding activities when needed
Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and process coordination
Assist with administrative recruitment tasks and process improvements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (HR, Business, Psychology or related field)
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in recruitment, HR or administrative/customer-facing role
Fluent English and very good command of German or French (min. B2/C1)
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with job posting, sourcing or candidate screening
Ability to work with multiple recruitment systems and tools
Strong communication skills and ability to work with different stakeholders
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with Workday or similar ATS
Interest in developing within Talent Acquisition
What’s in it For You:
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards).
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.
Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.
Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.
Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.
Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.
Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.
Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).
Parking space for cars and bikes.
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in recruitment, HR, or administrative/customer-facing role
- Fluent English and very good command of German or French (minimum B2/C1)
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with job posting, sourcing or candidate screening
- Ability to work with multiple recruitment systems and tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with different stakeholders
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Workday or similar ATS
- Interest in developing within Talent Acquisition
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
Ecolab Insights
What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
