Junior Recruiter

Talan is an international group that supports clients in end-to-end Data & AI transformation by combining management consulting with technological expertise. With over 6,000 employees across five continents, Talan accelerates client transformations through long-term partnerships, creating measurable and sustainable impact. The Americas team brings over 30 years of experience helping business leaders achieve measurable performance and strong ROI by designing, building, and scaling solutions.

About the role

Reporting to the Talan USA Managing Director alongside the senior recruiter, the Junior Recruiter supports staff augmentation recruitment activities by identifying and attracting qualified talent to meet business needs and support the growth of Talan's U.S. operations. In this role, you will contribute to the recruitment lifecycle through sourcing, candidate engagement, and coordination of hiring activities. Working closely with Sales and internal stakeholders, you will help build talent pipelines, deliver a positive candidate experience, and support hiring objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and candidate follow-up.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, track pipeline activity, and contribute to recruitment process improvements and hiring objectives.
• Develop expertise in recruiting for consulting, technology, and professional services talent supporting staff augmentation engagements.
• Stay informed on market trends, talent availability, and competitive recruiting practices across the U.S. market.
• Collaborate closely with Sales teams and hiring stakeholders to understand staffing needs and business priorities.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through transparency, responsiveness, and professional communication.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition colleagues to share best practices, sourcing techniques, and market intelligence.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance Talan's employer brand and strengthen candidate engagement efforts.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a strong interest in building a career in recruitment, project management, and sales, or up to 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, required to interact effectively with candidates, clients, and stakeholders across the U.S. market.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn, take initiative, and succeed.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and find solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and direct sourcing techniques.
• Previous exposure to recruitment, staffing, consulting, professional services, or technology environments.
• Exposure to staff augmentation or client-facing recruitment.
• Experience sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates across different skill sets.
• Experience developing and maintaining candidate pipelines and providing positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and variable incentive
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire, increasing to 27 days based on seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Commuter/transit benefits