Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3000 professionals from more than 22 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
Why join us?
Enjoy a highly flexible work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
Come & join us on the road to success.
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Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Trainee to support our HR team across various recruitment activities. This role offers comprehensive exposure to the full talent lifecycle while providing valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic HR environment, including supporting our AI development initiatives.
The Talent Acquisition Trainee will support the team across multiple functions including internship program coordination, referral management, candidate screening, and diversity initiatives. You will assist with developing and posting job descriptions, screening resumes, conducting preliminary interviews, and scheduling follow-up meetings with hiring managers.
Your role will involve supporting our internship program by helping track applications, coordinating interviews, and assisting with onboarding activities. You will also help manage our employee referral program by processing referrals, tracking metrics, and assisting with program promotion.
As part of the onboarding process, you will prepare welcome packages, coordinate equipment setup, and schedule orientation sessions. When team members depart, you'll assist with exit interviews, equipment return, and maintaining offboarding checklists.
The position includes supporting our employer branding efforts through maintaining the careers page, assisting with recruitment marketing materials, and supporting our presence at career events. You will also contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives by helping identify diverse talent pools, creating inclusive job descriptions, and tracking diversity metrics.
A key aspect of this role involves supporting our AI development initiatives by assisting in the recruitment of specialized AI talent, coordinating with technical teams to understand skill requirements, researching emerging AI roles and competencies, and helping develop assessment methods for AI-specific skills. You will help identify universities and institutions with strong AI programs for partnerships and stay informed about AI industry trends to better support our talent acquisition strategy.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining the Applicant Tracking System, scheduling interviews, preparing recruitment reports, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or currently pursuing)
- Fluent English and strong proficiency in Spanish and/or Catalan required for effective communication with our diverse talent pool
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Basic knowledge of recruitment processes and HR principles
- Interest in AI technologies and willingness to learn about the AI talent landscape
- Ability to understand basic technical requirements for AI roles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Adaptable team player with eagerness to learn and grow in HR
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop comprehensive skills in talent acquisition while making meaningful contributions to our organization's growth and success, particularly in the expanding field of artificial intelligence.
Additional Information
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
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What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
