Talent Acquisition Specialist

Harris Computer is currently looking to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist for the Harris International HR team, on a full-time, permanent, remote-working basis. This exciting new role has been created to support Harris Business Unit’s predominantly in the UK and DACH regions, which is why it is a pre-requisite that all applicants must speak a fluent/business proficiency level of German (minimum B2 CEFR standard considered, however, C1/C2 proficiency is preferred).

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Harris Computer, you will have the responsibility of matching talent with the opportunity, guiding and consulting with hiring managers on their talent acquisition needs, and supporting with ad hoc projects and initiatives.

What will be your impact?

• Partnering with business managers and hiring managers to assess their talent requirements and advising on the best hiring strategy.
• Function as an internal consultant on recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning and retention.
• Being the single point of contact for candidates throughout the whole process, from initial application, to offer negotiations, to preparing employment contracts, background screening and all other correspondence prior to the employment start date.
• Posting jobs and maintaining current knowledge of emerging technology.
• Identify potential talent by screening CV’s of internal and external candidates, assessing employee referrals, conducting phone interviews.
• Utilise a variety of cost-efficient sourcing techniques to recruit high quality candidates.
• Sourcing passive candidates through multiple approaches as required by the specifics of the role.
• Owning the candidate experience and proactively looking for ways to improve this.
• Maintaining up to date candidate profiles and status in applicant tracking system, ensuring compliance with the relevant policies and data laws.

What are we looking for?

• Recruitment experience, either from an agency or in-house, with the ability to competently manage high volume hiring across multiple business demands.
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in sourcing and assessing talent within a fast-paced environment.
• All applicants must speak a fluent/business proficiency level of German (minimum B2 CEFR standard considered, however, C1/C2 proficiency preferred).
• Proficiency working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and data analysis to drive decisions.
• A self-starter with the ability to connect with others, prioritize and deliver.

What we would love to see?

• A combination of corporate and agency experience.
• Experience of recruiting across the DACH region (ideally in Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
• Experience of having recruited in Bulgaria also would be beneficial (but not essential).
• Experience of having lived/worked in Germany (non-essential).
• Experience working with Workday (a bonus).
• A natural and confident communicator who can negotiate and influence at all levels.
• Outstanding drive, energy and commitment.

About Us

Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Harris is an Operating Group of Constellation Software, an international provider of market-leading software and services to a number of industries, both in the public and private sectors. With our headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Africa, we have over 15,000 employees generating consolidated revenues exceeding US$3 billion. Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and Bank Holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward Amounting to £325 per annum / pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.