Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hybrid working model

Company Description

At lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world. 

Job Description

We are looking for a Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team of around 1,700 people worldwide to help us power up the traveller's journey for millions of holidaymakers. If you are passionate about recruiting, and skilled in managing Hiring Managers relationships, keep on reading, as you might be the perfect fit for this job.

The job in brief: 

Job Title - Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist - hybrid working model

Working model - hybrid (more info during the recruitment process)

Team - You will join the People & Talent Acquisition team within the Corporate department.

Level - Professional (working in teams or individually on projects, with emphasis on technical/discipline knowledge rather than managing people)

Location - Chiasso, Switzerland 

Contract - Permanent /full-time (EUR 36 h/week)

What your impact will be

• You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of lastminute.com by sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top-tier technical talent. 

• You'll be responsible for attracting the brightest minds who will drive innovation and contribute to our company’s growth.

• You’ll manage the entire recruiting process from sourcing, interviewing, and selecting to onboarding top-tier technical talent.

• You’ll work closely with hiring managers to understand team needs and craft detailed job descriptions, interview processes, and candidate profiles.

• You’ll ensure a positive candidate experience by communicating clearly and building strong relationships throughout the recruitment process.

• You’ll work with other TA members for improving company recruiting processes.

Qualifications

Your expertise 

• 2+ years of experience in tech recruitment, either in-house or at a staffing agency.

• Experience using Boolean search techniques and other advanced sourcing strategies.

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to engage with candidates and hiring managers alike.

• English is our first language so we require a fluent knowledge of it

Desirable

• Previous experience recruiting for a high-growth tech company or startup environment.

• Spanish language is a plus

Additional Information

Perks of working with us:

How we work together:

- An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you’ll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)

- Shorter working week (36h), with a half working day on Fridays
- Flexible start and end of the working day (with core hours from 10:00 to 4:00 pm)
- Possibility to work from anywhere for a period per year defined according to local regulations

How we learn together:

- Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to personal growth, learning and training

- Access to e-learning platforms (e.g. Discovery, O’reilly - depending on the department), professional and managerial skills development training paths

Other perks:
- 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes

- Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues

- Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares

- We support our employees through life's significant moments with leave options (e.g parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.

Wish you were here? We do, too!

Selection process steps*:

- HR phone call (30 minutes)

- 1st interview (Manager): soft skills + technical knowledge - virtual interview

- 2nd interview (Manager + HRBP Corporate area) - onsite interview

- Offer extended
(*Please note the process can slightly vary. The recruiter in charge will share more details when setting up the interview)

Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging

At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.

Eligibility criteria:

By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorized to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment visa status.