Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow's major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.
The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships. 7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise.
Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

Your role

As a Sourcing Specialist you are responsible for proactively building talent pipelines, ensuring that when a hiring need arises, the university already has a pool of qualified candidates for quicker and more efficient recruitment. You support the search for hard-to-find specialized talent who might not be actively looking for job opportunities. You are passionate about cultivating meaningful relationships between stakeholders and top talents. Making a great impression is what you do on the phone, online, and in person.

You can engage with anyone. You love hearing about others' research experiences and sharing your excitement about advancing groundbreaking projects.

How You'll Make a Difference:

• Collaborate with Hiring Managers: Work closely with hiring managers and leaders to understand hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies to cultivate robust talent pools
• Creative Sourcing: Utilize multiple methods of creative sourcing, including networking, cold call recruiting, and leveraging modern tools such as AI-driven candidate sourcing platforms to optimize sourcing efforts and maximize results
• Stay Updated: Remain updated on research dynamics and adopt best practices in talent acquisition and sourcing methodologies
• Proactive Candidate Searches: Identify potential matches for open positions
• Interview Participation: Participate in candidate interviews and assessments to judge suitability for designated positions
• Leverage Social Networks: Use social networks to engage with target talent pools
• Effective Reporting: Deliver regular updates and reports on sourcing activities and outcomes to relevant stakeholders

During peak times, special projects, or urgent hiring needs, be responsible for recruitment activities such as screening resumes, conducting initial interviews, and facilitating the hiring process.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field required
• Several years of recruitment experience, ideally with a search/headhunting background
• Proven track record in developing creative sourcing strategies
• Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques, e.g. recruiting on social platforms, crafting Boolean search strings, utilizing AI tools
• Demonstrated expertise in candidate assessment and resume screening
• Great at talking and connecting with people, with a talent for building relationships and making candidates feel comfortable
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: HR specialist
• Job Reference: UOL06677

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