Job Description

Do you have a passion for people and the environment, and do you want to make a difference by finding and hiring the right talent to help us in our effort to protect the environment? And would you like a recruitment related job where you donxe2x80x99t just follow existing procedures, but help define them? If so, then you might be a match for our role as Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to be based either in India or China.What you can expect:As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving recruitment efforts across Asia and other regions, ensuring the organization attracts and hires the right talent to achieve its goals. You will lead the full recruitment cycle, from crafting job descriptions to finalizing hires, while collaborating closely with hiring managers and People & Talent teams to implement innovative sourcing strategies and optimize workflows. Your contributions will shape forward-thinking recruitment processes, enhance the candidate experience, and strengthen Preferred by Naturexe2x80x99s employer brand. This role offers opportunities to influence strategic talent acquisition practices, mentor team members, and contribute to a mission-driven global organization.Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for roles across Asia and other regions, from identifying job vacancies and crafting job descriptions to evaluating candidates and finalizing hires.

• Partner closely with hiring managers and the People & Talent team to align recruitment efforts with business goals, ensuring efficiency and quality in every step of the hiring process.

• Take the lead in developing and executing active sourcing strategies, including leveraging LinkedIn, building a robust talent pipeline, and exploring new channels for candidate attraction.

• Utilize and enhance the recruitment system, TeamTailor, to streamline processes, improve reporting, and create a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.

• Implement and refine advanced assessment tools, such as personality tests, and introduce creative approaches to boost candidate attraction and improve onboarding processes.

• Build strong connections with external recruitment partners, negotiate salaries, and contribute to establishing Preferred by Nature as a top employer in the sustainability sector.

Your first year with usWithin three months, you will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of Preferred by Naturexe2x80x99s recruitment processes, tools like TeamTailor, and People & Talent guidelines; establish strong working relationships with hiring managers and People & Talent staff.
• Take on key tasks in the recruitment lifecycle, such as job postings, resume screenings, coordinating interviews, and presenting shortlisted candidates.
• Begin implementing active sourcing strategies through LinkedIn and other platforms to identify and engage potential candidates.

Within six months, you will:

• Fully manage recruitment processes for assigned roles, including candidate evaluations, salary negotiations, and refining workflows for efficiency.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing strategies to build and maintain talent pipelines, ensuring alignment with regional and organizational hiring needs.
• Lead improvements in recruitment processes, leveraging TeamTailor and other tools to enhance the candidate experience and hiring manager support.

Within one year, you will:

• Drive recruitment strategy across Asia and other regions, aligning efforts with business objectives; strengthen relationships with external recruitment partners.
• Establish a robust talent pipeline by implementing innovative sourcing techniques and leveraging personality assessments and tools for candidate evaluation.
• Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, continuously improving recruitment practices, mentoring team members, and enhancing Preferred by Naturexe2x80x99s employer brand.

Important that you:

• Have worked with recruitment / talent acquisition primarily online for at least three years
• Are passionate about recruitment/ talent acquisition
• Have recruitment/ talent acquisition experience in an international context
• Have worked with LinkedIn Recruiter
• Can manage details but also think creatively as well as handling competing priorities while working both independently and as part of a team
• Have an outstanding English and be able to communicate fluently in writing and verbally
• Have strong customer service skills/orientation: ability and willingness to find out what hiring managers wants and needs and to act accordingly

Would also be great, but not necessary if you:

• Have a wide knowledge of job platforms in Asia and globally
• Have practical experience with referral programs
• Bring proven examples of employer branding campaigns that you have been part of
• Experience with Internship programs, university relations, job fairs etc.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture
• Dedicated to sustainability xe2x80x93 practicing what we preach
• Work from home, from our office or both
• An in-depth onboarding and continuous coaching that helps you thrive and grow in this role
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• 20 days of vacation leave per year

Preferred by NaturePreferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.How to apply:If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 27th January 2025 via the application form below.Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.Preferred by Nature is a non-profit organisation that works for sustainable land use and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ staff around the world, our projects build capacity, raise awareness, conserve nature and streamline sustainability through innovation.

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