Recruiter (On-site)

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. 

Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

We are looking for a Recruiter to join our team for 3-4 months period with the possibility to transition to long-term contract. This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of experience in recruitment and eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions, supporting both candidates and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, from job posting and sourcing to CV screening, interviews, selection, coordinate interviews with hiring managers, and offer negotiation.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Partner with hiring managers and maintain consistent communication, manage expectations and timelines with candidates and hiring teams.
• Support recruitment process optimization for efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to attract top talent, and assist with onboarding activities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in recruitment and familiarize with Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Experience managing full-cycle and bulk recruitment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in English is a must (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Nice-to-Have: Experience hiring in outsourcing, gaming, or localization industries, recruiting across multiple European countries, and working in a startup or high-growth environment.

• You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world. 
• Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages. 
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the well-being of our employees and have a dedicated employee well-being program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish. 
• Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever. 
• Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities. 

Working Condition: 

• Fully onsite, M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm Portugal Business Hours

***APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH***