Talent Acquisition Specialist with German

Ecolab is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist with German to join our Talent Acquisition team.

How you'll make an impact:

• Manage recruitment activities for assigned positions, partnering with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using multiple channels to identify active and passive candidates
• Screen and assess candidates against position requirements, including experience, skills, motivation, salary expectations and work authorization
• Conduct structured interviews and provide clear, actionable candidate recommendations to hiring managers
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and HR partners, providing guidance on recruitment strategy, market conditions and hiring best practices
• Identify target industries, companies, professional networks and other talent sources to proactively build qualified candidate pipelines
• Develop internal and external networks to strengthen passive sourcing efforts
• Use talent market insights and recruiting data to support hiring decisions and adjust recruitment strategies where needed
• Promote the Ecolab employer brand and deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Attend and support career fairs, recruiting events and other talent attraction activities
• Support the attraction of entry-level and experienced talent through targeted recruitment strategies
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience and hiring efficiency
• Lead or contribute to Talent Acquisition projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition colleagues across Europe and support recruitment priorities as business needs evolve

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or equivalent
• Fluency in German and English
• Minimum 3 years of experience in recruitment, ideally including direct sourcing, candidate assessment and hiring-manager partnership
• Experience managing multiple recruitment processes and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with hiring managers and HR stakeholders in an international environment
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience sourcing both active and passive candidates using a variety of channels and tools
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills, with the ability to provide clear and actionable recommendations to hiring managers
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and building talent pipelines
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the confidence to advise and influence hiring managers
• Ability to interpret talent-market information and translate it into practical recruitment recommendations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple recruitment processes
• Experience working in an international or matrix organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and experience using Workday
• Experience using AI tools within recruitment or related HR processes
• Additional European languages would be an advantage

What’s in it For You:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards)
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds
• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions
• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels
• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback
• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning
• Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow
• Social events such as family events and charity auctions
• Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code)
• Parking space for cars and bikes

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.

Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital. 

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