Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Elevate your career, perform when it counts: become part of our global financial consulting evolution!

Your role:

Zanders is a global consultancy in treasury, risk and finance, and our growth depends on bringing the right people on board. As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you help shape that growth from our Utrecht office, hiring the consultants, graduates and interns who will work with our clients, and supporting hiring for the teams that keep Zanders running.

You join the Talent Acquisition team and work closely with hiring managers, consultants and colleagues across different sections of HR. You have ownership of full recruitment process for graduate and intern roles, and you will grow to handle more senior hires. You also support building Zanders's brand awarenees, interacting with students through university events and campus partnerships.

Your background may be in recruitment or HR, or in a customer-facing role where you worked closely with people and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full recruitment process for graduate and intern vacancies, from intake with the hiring manager through to offer and onboarding

• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, university networks and referrals

• Become a trusted advisor to the hiring manager, by preparing clear candidate summaries and recommendations for next steps

• Coordinate interviews and assessments for senior vacancies, keeping candidates and interviewers informed at every step

• Keep candidate and vacancy data accurate and up to date in our applicant tracking system

• Support in Business Support vacancies with sourcing, screening and coordination

• Organise graduate events, recruitment days and university career fairs

• Build and maintain relationships with universities and student associations

• Contribute to careers content for our website and social media channels

• Help improve recruitment processes, templates and candidate communication

• Take part in internal Talent Acquisition and People initiatives and Zanders events.

Skills to be successful:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in HR, Business Management or other people centric studies

• Up to two years of experience in recruitment, HR, or a sales or customer-facing role

• Clear, timely communication with candidates and colleagues at different levels

• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or other sourcing tools

• The ability to manage several vacancies and deadlines at once with attention to detail

• Interest in building a career in talent acquisition and in learning about the consulting market

• Experience organising events or working with universities or student associations

• Fluent English, spoken and written, Dutch will be considered a plus

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment, that promotes a healthy work-life balance,

• Allowance to set up your home office in an ergonomically responsible way and an internet allowance,

• Public transport card to cover your commuting needs,

• Participation in the Zanders Business Support bonus scheme,

• Secure your future with a pension scheme,

• 29 paid holiday days,

• A laptop and an iPhone,

• An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiatives,

• A truly collegiate environment with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, fostering career excellence.

• An international and fun working environment, Cultural night events, annual Zanders's trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come!

About Us: Progress your career with Zanders.

We are a global financial consulting firm focused on Treasury, Risk and Technology. From our HQ in the Netherlands, we have been expanding our presence in Europe, UK, USA, and Asia. For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals.

At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace - it is a supportive community.

We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology!

By applying for a role at Zanders, you give us approval to use and retain your personal details. Considering Zanders’ nature of enterprise, you are expected to behave to a high moral standard. A Pre-Employment Screening (PES) by a third party is part of the application process.