Talent Acquisition Specialist (Bilingual)

Multilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (English and German)

Build the teams powering the world's energy transition

At LS Cable & System we are helping shape a more sustainable and connected future through some of the world's most advanced power transmission, renewable energy and telecommunications infrastructure projects. From submarine and HVDC cable systems to next-generation data centre connectivity, our work is transforming how the world is powered and connected

We're looking for an delivery oriented, commercially minded, enthusiastic full-time, on-site Talent Acquisition Specialist fluent in English and German with a good understanding of the far eastern culture to join our growing European business based in New Malden, London. You will work closely with our leaders and HR team to attract the people who will deliver critical energy and telecom infrastructure projects across Europe and beyond.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will manage recruitment from candidate sourcing through to hiring coordination. You will build relationships with candidates and hiring colleagues, develop and report key recruitment metrics, and use relevant systems and channels to support an efficient and effective process. You will lead external talent acquisition employer branding activities by promoting LS Cable & System’s values and opportunities through job postings, talent communities, events, and digital platforms.

What you'll do (responsibilities)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including defining role requirements with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, screening applications, coordinating and conducting interviews, and facilitating selection and offer processes, and on-boarding.
• Generate leads and identify potential candidates through professional networks and social media management.
• Coordinate recruitment activity and maintain accurate candidate records
• Partner with hiring colleagues to clarify role needs, ensure an exceptional candidate experience and communicate updates throughout the process.
• Use data and insights to improve hiring effectiveness and time to fill whilst helping to refine recruitment policies, ensure compliance with local employment regulations and contribute to a continuous improvement of HR and talent acquisition practices.
• Strengthen our employer brand through networking, market mapping, building talent pipelines, whilst reducing our reliance on external recruitment agencies.
• Your impact: Clear, timely communication ensuring candidates understand next steps and enabling colleagues to make informed hiring decisions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Fluent English and German language skills with previous experience in an international multicultural organisation working in the engineering, energy, telecommunications, construction, infrastructure or technical industry.
• Demonstratable skills in full lifecycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, selecting, structured behavioural based interviewing, negotiating and hiring.
• Succinct communication and strong collaborative relationship management skills with colleagues in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience in employer branding, with the ability to represent the organization professionally across channels and events.
• Practical ability to generate candidates, organise candidate information, use sourcing tools (i.e. job boards, talent databases) and provide acccurate management metrics and reports
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, diversity and inclusion principles and UK and German employment regulations.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Familiarity with an ATS or HRIS, and exposure to SAP-SuccessFactors
• Ability to manage all social media platforms.

Company Description

LS Cable & System (LS C&S) is a global leader in power and communication cable solutions, supporting energy transition, electrification, and digital connectivity worldwide. Headquartered in Anyang, Korea, the company operates more than 60 production sites, sales offices, and subsidiaries across 20 countries, including locations in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, United States, China, ASEAN, Egypt, and Poland. LS C&S provides advanced products and engineering services for critical infrastructure, such as submarine and HVDC cables for renewable energy, extra-high voltage transmission, high-temperature superconducting cables, and AI data center and communication solutions. Its customers include utilities, EPCs, telecom carriers, heavy electric equipment manufacturers, and global technology companies focused on carbon neutrality, energy security, and sustainable growth. Recognized for innovation and engineering excellence, LS C&S is shaping a smarter, greener, and more connected world.

• Work for a global industry leader operating across 20+ countries.
• Influence the growth of major renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel.
• Competitive benefits package including private healthcare, pension and annual bonus.
• Join a business experiencing significant growth across Europe.
• Work alongside talented colleagues in a truly international environment.

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