Talent Acquisition Specialist

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you are responsible for building a strong talent pipeline for our current and future recruitment needs to support Data4’s growth across Europe. Your responsibilities include searching job boards, social media and other sites to identify potential candidates, sending recruiting emails and participating in the recruitment of future employees. To be successful in this role, you should combine knowledge of sourcing techniques with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate and maintain active and passive candidate pipelines for complex, hard-to-fill or high-volume positions using various sourcing techniques such as: market research / mapping, job boards, social media, networking events, referral programs and other channels,
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential candidates to create a network of talent for future openings,
• Maintain candidate databases and Applicant Tracking System,
• Identify future hiring needs, co-develop and implement an effective sourcing strategy and proactively source potential hires,
• Track and report recruitment metrics
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the HR team to identify each position’s requirements,
• Conduct initial screening of candidates to assess their qualifications, skills, and interest in the position,
• Select candidates and recommend shortlists to hiring managers;
• Communicate with active and passive candidates regarding new job opportunities,
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers,
• Ensure compliance with company policies, country laws, rules, and regulations
• Promote the employer brand
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment.
  

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

• At least 3 years of experience in sourcing or recruitment for a search firm or in-house recruiting team
• Experience recruiting within data centers, industrial, construction, energy, facilities management, engineering, or other technical environments is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of engaging talent with an ability to turn passive prospects into candidates

Technical skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Able to work to agreed deadlines and targets
• Experience sourcing and engaging engineering, technical, or operational talent in competitive markets.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Ability to stay current with recruitment trends and best practices
• Fluency in English and French is required; proficiency in an additional European language is a plus.

Behavioral skills

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Autonomy
• Strong networking abilities

The role can be based in our offices in Paris or Marcoussis. Hybrid working model with a minimum of four days per week in the office.