Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Officer - 6-Month Contract (Renewable)

Location: Zwijndrecht, Antwerp, Belgium

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Initial 6-month contract (with possibility of extension)

Work Mode: Onsite during onboarding, then hybrid (2 days/week remote)

Join a Global Leader in Engineering & Infrastructure

Are you a passionate recruiter ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-performing environment? We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Officer to strengthen our dynamic HR team within a world-class organization in the engineering and infrastructure sector.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our talent strategy-sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier candidates while promoting our values and culture across the market.

Your Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job needs and specifications
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a wide range of roles
• Organize and conduct interviews (phone & onsite)
• Manage assessments and reference/background checks
• Deliver hiring recommendations and assist with offer processes
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment using ATS (Workday preferred)
• Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines
• Communicate our culture, values, and benefits to prospects
• Partner with recruitment agencies, colleges, and industry bodies
• Track recruitment metrics and report activity

Secondary Duties

• Support cross-departmental stakeholder management
• Assist with recruitment reporting and admin tasks

Your Profile

Technical Skills

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday is a strong plus)
• Skilled in LinkedIn sourcing, MS Office, and recruitment tools

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized and proactive multitasker
• Able to work autonomously and make sound decisions
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or relevant field (or equivalent experience)

Language Requirements

• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Additional languages are a plus