Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

Online education is an area of explosive startups and investments. By 2025, the global EdTech market will be worth more than $400 billion.

Laba Group team started 8 years ago and we are already EdTech leaders in Eastern Europe.

In 2020, we entered the European market, and now we are actively working on projects in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

A little bit about us:

- in 2015, we conducted our first master class

- in 2020, we opened offices in 5 European countries

- leading the online education market in Eastern Europe

- launched 600+ courses and taught 115,000+ students from over 50 countries

- our lecturers are experts from Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Nike

In each country, we have local teams, and the courses are held in local languages.

We have built a strong team and become a Laba, recognized by Forbes and Harvard Business Review. As you see, our goals are ambitious; to achieve them all, we need energized and motivated people.

We are currently seeking a proactive and dynamic person to join our Global Recruitment Team as the Talent Acquisition Specialist who will be improving the performance and efficiency of our recruitment process in the whole Laba Group.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Laba Group, you will be crucial in building our dynamic team of talented individuals. You'll be working alongside our experienced HR team and hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire exceptional candidates who align with our vision and are willing to take part in the global educational revolution.

You will realize your potential in the following areas:

• Collaborate with hiring managers, team leads and HRD to develop effective recruitment strategies for various positions and departments  within the organization;

• Utilize various sourcing channels, such as job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates for various positions of different seniority;

• Conduct pre-screen calls and various types of interviews (competence, case, behavioral, etc.) evaluating their skills, experience, and cultural fit for Laba Group;

• Facilitate the selection process by coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring managers, gathering feedback, and assisting in the decision-making process;

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions, recruitment activities, and metrics to provide regular reports and insights to the talent acquisition team and key stakeholders;

• Cooperate with the Global Recruitment team (take part in weekly discussions, exchange experience, and have a great time together);

• Promote Laba Group's employer brand by ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process; 

• Participate in the other Recruitment projects and help to improve operations;

• Stay updated on recruitment best practices, trends, and market conditions to contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment strategies and processes.

Skill pack for high-quality performance:

• Proficient in Ukrainian and at least B2 in English;

• 1+ years of recruitment experience and your desire to build a successful career in this field;

• With strong organizational and prioritization skills, you can manage multiple tasks and deadlines;

• Exceptional communication and active listening skills to build strong connections with diverse talent;

• Big picture thinking, enabling you to align recruitment strategies with our long-term company vision and goals;

• Positive body language and empathy, you succeed in creating a welcoming interview environment;

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders;

• Patience and a data-driven mindset for thorough candidate evaluation;

• Effective persuasion skills, you know how to present the company to future newcomers;

• Fast adaptation to changes and striving for challenges, you are capable to think on your feet;

• Solid understanding that Recruitment is about systems and not only "loving people and communication";

• You are ready to ask tons of questions to find the solutions.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in flexible and fast environments;

• Experience with the Global / International Recruitment;

• Background in working with the Recruitment Projects / Operations;

• Experience in working with ATS or other similar tools.

We see your results as follows:

• All vacancies are filled with high-quality candidates on time;

• Developed close-knit relationship with all the stakeholders and hiring managers;

• All the recruitment data is maintained accurately;

• Every newcomer is aware of the company's values;

• High level of team loyalty and involvement;

• Development of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, aligning it with Laba Group long-term goals.

In addition to huge ambitions and a global goal, you will find:

• Opportunity to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures, fostering a rich learning environment and expanding your global perspective.

• Openness, support, and honesty in the team, so you will work in a positive and motivating atmosphere, where you can express your ideas and give feedback without fear of rejection.

• Chance to contribute to Recruitment projects and initiatives that make a positive impact on cross-functional collaboration within Laba Group.

• Freedom of the work format: at home or in any of the offices in Kyiv/Warsaw/Budapest/Prague/Istanbul/Bucharest.

• Flexible full-time schedule. You are your own time manager and we are here about the results, not hours spent.

• Access to all Laba Group courses for you and your family.

• Unlimited paid vacation. Rest is also about health.

• Compensation for training, technology, health care, to have a resource for the education revolution.

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