Talent Acquisition Specialist IT (M/W)

Talent Acquisition Specialist IT (M/F)

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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 a future Talent Acquisition Specialist IT – 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

• Act as a true Business Partner, supporting 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.
• Occasionally provide support on a few general HR topics.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in recruitment within a consulting firm or IT services company, with a strong knowledge of tech profiles.
• Strong interest in direct sourcing, particularly for senior profiles.
• Organized, persistent, and optimistic, with strong persuasive skills.
• Autonomous, yet enjoys 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.
• Desirable: experience recruiting for PIM/MDM/DAM (Akeneo, Stibo, Centric, SAP).
• Desirable: experience recruiting colleagues in AI.

Benefits and Working Environment

• Flexible remote work policy: up to 2 days per week.
• Continuous training and certifications.
• Personalized career support and varied projects.
• Regular internal communication events and community meet‑ups.
• Inspiring projects with renowned clients across luxury, finance, retail, energy, aerospace.
• Open feedback culture, transparency, and respectful communication.
• International work in a top company.

Recruitment Process

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

Data protection notice

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