Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMEA - Workmotion

About WorkMotion

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a world without borders, where opportunities are endless. That’s the future of work, and it’s exactly what we’re building at WorkMotion!

Our remote-first team spans the globe, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage international talent through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected—we empower businesses to build teams without borders.

The Role

We don’t just need a Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMEA—we need a Talent Matchmaker & Growth Engine. We’re looking for someone who gets their energy from hunting down world-class talent, building genuine connections, and scaling remote teams while keeping a sharp, analytical focus on how hiring quality drives real business velocity.

You’ll own full-cycle recruitment across both high-volume Technical and strategic Business hires, ensuring every candidate experience is candidate-centric, data-driven, and unforgettably positive. You’ll collaborate closely with Hiring Managers, People Operations, and Department Leads across EMEA to guarantee consistency, momentum, and exceptional hiring quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Full-Cycle Recruiting: Own end-to-end recruitment across EMEA for diverse technical (Engineering, Product) and business roles (Sales, Ops, Marketing).
• Bridge Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Operations: Support with the design and execution of frictionless pre-boarding and onboarding, turning new hires into engaged, productive team members.
• Source Passive Superstars: Leverage creative sourcing strategies, AI search tools, and direct outreach to discover top-tier, diverse talent across EMEA markets.
• Elevate Candidate Experience: Deliver a fast, transparent, and memorable interview process that makes candidates fall in love with WorkMotion.
• Partner with Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, guiding them on salary benchmarks, market trends, and talent pipelines.
• Optimize Talent Acquisition Operations: Utilize data to track conversion metrics, shorten time-to-hire, and continuously refine hiring practices.
• Champion Diversity & Inclusion: Ensure inclusive hiring frameworks and fair evaluation standards throughout every stage of the funnel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist covering both Technical and Business roles within EMEA.
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and time-management skills, with a high sense of urgency to balance multiple high-priority requisitions simultaneously.
• Solid practical understanding of Workable ATS and seamless collaboration across Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive).
• Proficiency in AI-powered recruitment tools (e.g., ChatGPT/Claude) to optimize productivity and candidate outreach.
• High stakeholder management and influence competencies, with a track record of coaching hiring managers toward swift, smart decisions.
• Top-tier written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling candidate outreach and build rapid rapport across fully remote teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail regarding candidate communication, follow-ups, contract generation, and compliance.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) with outstanding conversational agility and active listening skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience recruiting within the HR-tech, SaaS, or Employer of Record (EOR) sectors.
• Proven knowledge of EMEA labor market dynamics, compensation standards, and remote-first candidate preferences.
• Hands-on experience designing employer branding campaigns or hosting virtual recruitment events.

Perks & Benefits

• WorkFlex Program: Work from anywhere within +/- 2 hours of CET across our global setup.
• Well-Being Day: Dedicated full day off to recharge and relax.
• Subsidized Gym Memberships: Discounts and subsidies to stay active.
• Training & Development Allowance: Budget to expand your skills and knowledge.
• Annual Team Meetups: Opportunities to connect in person.