Talent Sourcing Associate

Mission

As a Talent Sourcing Associate – Europe, you will support hiring across multiple European countries by identifying, engaging, and building relationships with talent for a variety of roles and business needs.

You will work closely with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition teams across Europe, translating hiring needs into effective sourcing strategies, building strong candidate pipelines, and providing relevant market insights.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid sourcing or recruitment experience, strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and an interest in growing within an international Talent Acquisition environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage potential candidates across European markets using LinkedIn Recruiter, internal talent pools, databases, and other relevant sourcing channels.

• Partner with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition teams to understand role requirements, define target profiles, align on sourcing priorities, and manage expectations throughout the sourcing process.

• Develop tailored sourcing strategies based on the role, market, talent availability, and hiring requirements.

• Build targeted talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.

• Conduct initial candidate conversations to assess motivation, experience, career expectations, and overall fit.

• Research talent markets and provide insights on candidate availability, competitor activity, location considerations, and sourcing challenges.

• Communicate proactively with stakeholders, providing clear updates on sourcing progress, market realities, challenges, and recommended next steps.

• Maintain accurate candidate and sourcing activity information in the relevant recruitment and CRM systems.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience through professional, transparent, and personalized communication.

• Collaborate with European & Global Sourcing teams, sharing market knowledge, sourcing practices, and successful approaches.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years of experience in Talent Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a similar role, with a strong focus on proactive candidate identification and engagement.

• Previous experience sourcing or recruiting across multiple countries or international markets.

• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and hands-on experience with sourcing techniques such as Boolean search, talent mapping, and direct outreach.

• Fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to clarify requirements, manage expectations, communicate challenges, and build effective relationships with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition partners.

• Confidence in engaging passive candidates and building relationships through credible and personalized communication.

• Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple sourcing assignments simultaneously.

• Curious and research-oriented, with an interest in understanding different talent markets and translating market information into practical sourcing approaches.

• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working across different countries, roles, and stakeholder groups.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a regional or European Talent Acquisition environment.

• Exposure to different functions, industries, or talent segments.

• Experience with an ATS, CRM, or talent intelligence tools.

What Makes This Role Different

You will not be limited to one country or talent market. The role provides exposure to hiring needs across Europe, allowing you to develop a broader understanding of different talent markets, business needs, and stakeholder environments.

You will also have the opportunity to strengthen your market intelligence, stakeholder management, and advisory skills, supporting your development toward becoming a trusted Talent Advisor.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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