Talent Acquisition Partner (Temporary)

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Thales Cybersecurity & Digital Identity is a global leader in digital security, building trust in an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a wide range of products, software, and services based on two core technologies: digital identification and data protection.

Due to increased business activity, we are seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner / Recruiter based in Parets del Vallès (Barcelona), for a duration of 1 year.  

As part of Human Resources, you will be responsible for:

1. Business support:

• Build on a thorough knowledge of the key profiles, associated skills and/or business scope, trends and long‑term needs to contribute as an expert to the strategic recruitment directions of his/her scope.
• Can define and/or guide a recruitment program related to a new business project or a change of organization.

2. Expertise:

• Provide recruitment expertise on one or more key profiles qualified by the Group in relation to the labor market.
• Be able to facilitate an internal community of recruiters related to those key profile(s).
• Act as an external stakeholder for matters related to his/her area of expertise in recruitment for the benefit of the Group in his/her country and/or internationally as required.
• Look for new “niche” recruitment firms to meet specific needs for the benefit of the Group in his/her country.
• Contribute to the evolution of processes or to the introduction of new recruitment methods and/or tools.

3. Recruitment:

• Be in charge of recruitment (brief managers, writing of the announcement, publication, sourcing, pre‑selection of candidates, visual or physical interviews, development and negotiation of salary proposals) within a dedicated scope and for complex key profiles.
• Take a proactive approach to searching for candidates based on external sourcing, internal and external attractiveness, management and animation of pools while ensuring optimized recruitment time.
• Provide expertise and advice to managers and HRBPs within his/her scope.
• Define and implement a shared action plan with the manager to secure recruitment delivery.

4. Attractiveness & School relations:

• Develop employer branding actions and contribute to attractiveness initiatives.
• Create and publish social networks news related to events and needs at Thales to increase visibility, in compliance with Group guidelines and policies.
• Organize and/or participate in internal and external recruitment events.
• Support School Relations and Attractiveness Managers with schools and associations.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology or related fields.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in similar roles.
• Languages: Spanish level (native) and English level (intermediate).
• Soft skills: Effective communication, task planning and organization, time management, and teamwork.
• Tools:
• High proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of Workday (desirable)

Important requirements

• You will be available for immediate or soon incorporation.
• You must have your own car to commute to the office.
• You will be interested in a temporary position with a duration of 1 year.

What do we offer?

• Flexible working hours.
• Intensive working days on Fridays and during August.
• Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten).
• Free coffee on-site!

Thales is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!