Ecolab is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Talent Acquisition team.
How you'll make an impact:
- Screen talent pools and confirm basic qualifications, skill set, interest, job fit, salary requirements, career pipeline and work authorization
- Source candidates through multiple channels, to include extensive use of our internet related recruiting systems
- Conduct phone screen interviews to identify qualified candidates and partner with managers throughout the staffing process
- Identify target industries, companies, user groups, professional associations or education institutions to proactively create pools of qualified candidates
- Develop internal and external networks to support passive sourcing efforts
- Promote the Ecolab brand to build and maintain a reputation as an Employer of Choice
- Attend career fairs/recruiting events
- Attract top entry-level talent by executing a robust recruiting strategy
- Consult with HR and hiring managers on talent market information, hiring trends and recruiting best practices
- Identify and help lead initiatives that drive hiring efficiencies and improvements to our recruitment efforts
- Assist with other recruitment tasks as needed
- Related administrative responsibilities and miscellaneous projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or equivalent
- Fluency in German
- Other European languages would be a plus
- 2 years of experience in recruitment or Human Resources
- Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to demonstrate a successful record of using rapport-building phone skills (listening, probing, persuading) in previous recruiting assignments
- Ability to effectively use interviewing techniques to evaluate candidates’ qualifications in relation to the position requirements to determine a successful match and provide accurate, actionable feedback to hiring managers
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships
- Must project poise and confidence
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Knowledge and experience using Workday
- Experience in using AI tools
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.
Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or an equivalent field
- Fluency in German
- Two years of experience in recruitment or Human Resources
- Successful record using rapport-building phone skills in recruiting assignments
- Experience evaluating candidates through interviewing techniques and providing actionable feedback
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge and experience using Workday
- Experience using AI tools
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.
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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.
