Talent Acquisition Specialist
Key Skills
Job Description
Are you a driven recruiter who enjoys building relationships and connecting talent with the right opportunities? Then join our Talent Acquisition Benelux & DACH team!
About the role
As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for attracting talent and positioning Essity as a Top Employer in the labor market. Essity is a leading hygiene and health company with well-known brands such as Tempo, TENA, and Tork, which are used by more than 500 million people every day. For our TA Benelux & DACH cluster we partner with hiring managers across various sites, covering a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Medical, and Manufacturing.
Our Talent Acquisition team is continuously evolving. You will work closely with your local HR team as well as the Global Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence; you will combine local initiatives with international best practices. Together with the business, you ensure we attract the right talent, create opportunities for internal growth, and support the achievement of our growth ambitions.
In your role, you will lead the full talent acquisition process across our commercial units.
The position is preferably based in Hamburg, but also open to Mannheim, Munich and Zeist. This position concerns a one year contract.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What You Will Do
- Drive the end-to-end recruitment process (sourcing, screening, interviewing, feedback, offers) for your positions delivering an excellent candidate experience in every stage.
- Build and maintain talent pools for critical and hard-to-fill positions, by proactive sourcing through a variety of channels.
- Build trusted relationships with the business and act as Sparring Partner for your Hiring Managers.
- Educate business leaders and HR teams through training sessions and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to continuously improve our recruiting processes internally and externally and find new ways to attract candidates.
- Keep the Applicant Tracking System up to date and use relevant recruiting KPIs and reportings to understand the company needs.
- Support initiatives that strengthen Essity’s employer brand and visibility among relevant target audiences.
- Act as an ambassador for Essity's vision and values.
Who You Are
- University or College Degree in Business Administration or in a related field.
- Professional experience as a recruiter, ideally in a complex Matrix organization or in an international environment.
- Passion for finding and attracting the best candidates.
- Knowledge of different sourcing techniques and channels to attract talents.
- Experience with hiring various positions within a short time and enjoy fast paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and within the HR Team.
- Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and a structured way of working.
- Fluent German and English skills (written and verbal).
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Application End Date:
30 okt. 2026Job Requisition ID:
Essity265801Core Responsibilities
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will drive the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates across the Benelux and DACH regions. They will also build trusted relationships with hiring managers and contribute to strengthening Essity's employer brand.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a university or college degree in Business Administration or a related field and possess professional recruitment experience in an international environment. Fluency in both German and English is required to effectively manage the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Professional development
- Collaborative work environment
- International exposure
About Essity
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2025, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 138bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!