Are you curious about people and ready to build a career in Talent Acquisition? Smartly’s Launchpad Program gives early-career talent hands-on experience in recruiting, candidate experience, and talent operations. Over six months, you’ll learn the foundations of TA while helping us hire the next generation of Smartlies worldwide.
You’ll join our Global Talent Team, reporting to the Global Director of Talent Acquisition and collaborating closely with the People Team.
Here’s What You’ll Do at Smartly…- Support candidates through each stage of the interview process and ensure a positive journey.
- Coordinate interviews, manage scheduling logistics, and keep processes on track.
- Learn and use our ATS (Greenhouse) for postings, interview setup, and clean data management.
- Contribute to ad hoc Talent and People projects.
- Education: Recently completed (or about to complete) your degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
- Interest in Talent Acquisition: Curious about recruiting and motivated to learn.
- Hands-on exposure: Any internship, summer job, or project experience related to HR, recruiting, or coordination.
- Communication skills: Strong written and spoken English; comfortable engaging with candidates and colleagues.
- Detail-oriented & proactive: Able to juggle tasks, stay organized, and handle confidential information responsibly.
- Team player with initiative: Thrive independently and in a team setting.
Note: If you already have several years of full-time HR/Talent experience, this program isn’t the right fit.
Here’s Why You’ll Love Working at Smartly…- Inclusive, global culture: Join a diverse team of 800+ Smartlies from over 60 countries.
- Professional growth: Learn from experienced recruiters, receive mentorship, and build a strong foundation for your career.
- Wellbeing matters: Comprehensive healthcare, mental health support, and a healthy work-life balance.
- Competitive rewards: €2,400–€2,600 monthly base salary + lunch & wellness benefits.
Smartly is committed to being a great place for growth-minded individuals to thrive. Explore more in our Culture Handbook.
Program Details- Apply by: 16.11.2025
- Process: Recruiter call → Scheduling Case Study → Final interview with your future team manager.
- Start date: January 2026 (full-time, 37.5h/week).
- Duration: 6 months, with the opportunity for a permanent role afterward.
Send us your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a short cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait until the deadline.
👉 Ready to launch your career in Talent Acquisition? Apply now and join Smartly’s Launchpad 2026 cohort!
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Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.
Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.
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We solve for advertising campaign and creative complexities - both key elements to the time/money savings and performance that brands, agencies and businesses seek.
Our unified platform combines media, creative, and intelligence, offering end-to-end workflows powered by AI across the open and closed web. With over 700 brands and advertisers, we've proven that dynamic and personalized creative makes advertising impactful.
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