Talent Acquisition Specialist IT (M/W)

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SQLI is a European leader in digital transformation and customer experience, helping major international brands drive growth through technology. From strategy to implementation, we design and deliver high-performance architectures and engaging digital experiences by combining advanced technologies, proven methodologies, and deep technical expertise. 

With 2,200 people across 12 countries, we’re looking for passionate individuals who share our values: Creative Spirit, Commitment, and Forward Thinking. 

Job Description

We are hiring our future Talent Acquisition Specialist IT (M/F) – Permanent Contract – Dortmund.

Reporting to the Group Recruitment & Employer Branding Director, you will be responsible for recruiting IT profiles across the European region and in close collaboration with Business and internal clients. You will join a global community of more than 20 in-house recruiters, united and passionate about their profession.

Your main responsibilities?

• As a true Business Partner, you will support candidates and internal clients throughout the recruitment process: from defining the need to onboarding the new employee, providing guidance and advice.
• Define an innovative sourcing strategy based on the expressed need to achieve the recruitment plan for your scope.
• Conduct direct approaches and candidate sourcing through various channels.
• Lead HR evaluation interviews.
• Support candidates during the pre-boarding phase and ensure a smooth first-day experience.
• Draft employment contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, GDPR, and tools associated with our Group recruitment and employer branding policy.
• Contribute to our school relations strategy: develop new partnerships, maintain existing ones, and define interventions in schools (forums, lectures, etc.).
• Facilitate weekly recruitment committees with internal stakeholders.
• Report on your activities in our Group ATS.
• You occasionally provide support on a few general HR topics.

Qualifications

What do you bring? 

• Solid experience in recruitment within a consulting firm or IT services company, with a strong knowledge of tech profiles. 
• A strong interest in direct sourcing, particularly for senior profiles. 
• Organized, persistent, and optimistic, you love to persuade! 
• Autonomous, yet you enjoy working in a team and sharing best practices. 
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal abilities. 
• Native or professional proficiency in German (mandatory) and good level in English
• NEW: The focus in 2026 will be on PIM/MDM/DAM, therefore it would be desirable if you have already recruited for this area and are familiar with various software systems such as Akeneo, Stibo, Centric and SAP 
• NEW: It would be fantastic if you had already gained experience in recruiting colleagues in the field of AI 

Additional Information

Why will you love working at SQLI?

• Flexible remote work policy: up to 2 days/week. 
• Continuous training and certifications to support your development. 
• Personalized support: career follow-up, varied projects, and strong collaboration within your team. 
• Regular rituals: internal communications, agency events, meet-ups through our expert community. 
• Inspiring projects with renowned clients: luxury, finance, retail, energy, aerospace… 
• diverse recruitment of different profiles 
• optimal exchange with the specialist departments and communication on equal terms 
• Fabulous team culture, we're not colleagues, we're friends
• open feedback culture, transparency and respectful communication with each other 
• We enjoy laughing together and can rely on each other 
• Not only national, but also international work in a top company 

A smooth and fast recruitment process:

• An initial conversation with one of our recruiters. 
• An interview with Marie, your direct manager. 
• An interview with the Managing Director Germany .. 

Our benefits ?

• Your best friends are waiting for you at SQLI 
• Enjoyment at work, active exchange and mutual support 
• A beautiful location including a roof terrace, modern office furniture, and you can also choose your own work equipment 
• Flexible working hours that you will plan independently 
• Companies advertise with hot and cold drinks, which we also have, but you get a weekly lunch with us so that we can eat together at least once a week. 
• If you wish, we can provide you with a company bike and employee discounts on various platforms (except during Black Friday :)) 
• We don't offer you a new job, we offer a lifestyle and the opportunity to fully contribute your expertise and develop yourself personally and professionally: Come join us, become an SQLIon :) 

 

 

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