Talent Acquisition Specialist - European Focus

WHY WE NEED YOU ?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Talent Acquisition team to accelerate our expansion and manage a high volume of European recruitments.

Your mission will be to partner with hiring managers and lead full-cycle European recruitment initiatives in order to attract top-tier tech talent and scale our sovereign cloud offerings across Europe.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.

You will be part of a team of 7 people. Each Talent Acquisition Manager is dedicated to a major department while seamlessly collaborating across scopes depending on business priorities to ensure collective success.

Manager information: Clémentine (Head of Talent Acquisition)

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to conduct comprehensive recruitment planning briefings.
• Understand the global European recruitment roadmap to anticipate resource needs and ensure hiring objectives are met with success. 
• Prepare job descriptions tailored to competitive international markets
• Source, hunt, and screen CVs to build robust pipelines for international roles across Europe
• Conduct dynamic discovery calls to assess candidate expertise, motivations, and culture fit
• Organize, coordinate, and closely follow up on the end-to-end interview and selection process
• Support and coach hiring managers throughout their recruitment journeys with expert talent advice
• Prepare and extend competitive job offers, driving negotiations to successful closure
• Track, pilot, and analyze recruitment KPIs (sourcing channels, Time-to-Hire, Time-to-Fill) to continuously optimize performance
• Contribute to cross-functional recruitment projects, including employer branding initiatives and internal communication

ABOUT YOU
HARDSKILLS:

• 1 year minimum in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally within a fast-growing tech environment
• Proven track record in international sourcing and hunting candidates across European markets (e.g., Sweden, Italy, Germany)
• Proficiency with modern recruitment tools and applicant tracking systems (such as Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Welcome to the Jungle)
• Familiarity with collaborative work suites (Google Suite, Slack, )
• Full professional fluency in English, as it is essential for our European and international scopes and recruitment processes. 
• Professional oral proficiency in French, required for seamless internal communication and collaboration.
• Familiarity with AI-powered recruitment tools, workflow automation, and emerging HR technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, LinkedIn Recruiter AI features, ATS automation, sourcing automation tools).

SOFT SKILLS:

• High dynamism and reactivity to handle multiple open positions simultaneously in an evolving ecosystem
• Proactive mindset with a strong ability to propose innovative sourcing and process improvements
• Curiosity and humility, paired with a genuine interest in understanding complex technical domains
• Strong organizational skills and rigor to manage pipeline data and candidate communication flawlessly
• Assertiveness and active listening to establish strong partnerships with both candidates and business managers

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

• Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.
• Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.
• Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.
• Well-being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.
• International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.
• Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.

🚀 Why join the Scaleway adventure?

🔜 THE NEXT STEPS …

• Screening Call with recruiter to discuss your background (30 min) 
• Team Lead interview to validate your expertise and discuss sourcing strategies 30 min)
• Team fit discussion to deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)
• Final Interview with Clémentine Tirouflet Head of Talent Acquisition to understand your recruitment skills and approach to the role, followed by a coffee chat break and introduction with CHRO Alix Guitard.