Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist (12 months FTC)

Brief Info About Vinted Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and we're looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third. The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission: Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life. Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces. Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members. Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania's first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we've grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people. Information About The Position As our organisation continues to grow, attracting the best talent remains one of our highest priorities. To achieve this, it's essential to adapt by refining our recruitment strategies, upholding exceptional quality in our efforts, and embracing innovative recruitment methodologies. This is where our Talent Acquisition (TA) team plays a vital role. In the role of Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal part in achieving the team's primary goal: attracting and hiring the right talent for Vinted while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience. Leveraging your expertise in recruitment, you will implement best hiring practices and collaborate with other team members on various projects. You will focus on supporting our key tech areas, including Engineering, Product Management, Data Science & Analytics, Design, and Research, to ensure we secure the best talent for these functions (note: your specific focus may shift based on business needs). If you're excited to contribute to our team's efforts in supporting our organisation's growth, we would love to meet you. Note. This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract initially. There may be an opportunity for the position to be made permanent in the future, depending on business needs. In this position, you’ll Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, proactive candidate sourcing, conducting interviews, and extending offers
Build effective candidate talent pools through proactive sourcing, job boards, employee referrals, social media & employer branding campaigns and networking events
Collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand hiring needs and ensure a seamless interview process to attract the right talent
Provide guidance to Hiring Managers and Interviewers on effective interview techniques and candidate evaluation methods
Track and report on key hiring metrics to ensure efficient recruitment processes, while providing a positive candidate and Hiring Manager experience
Actively contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, such as process improvement projects
Stay on top of recruitment trends and innovative candidate evaluation tools to maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition
About You You have prior experience as a Sourcer, Recruiter, or Talent Acquisition Specialist
You are proficient in sourcing candidates using LinkedIn and other recruitment tools
You have proven experience in candidate engagement and relationship building
You are a collaborative team player who openly shares ide