Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary 6 Months)

About the role

MSC Cruise Division is strengthening its Talent Acquisition capability and is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Geneva team for a temporary six-month assignment. Working with Talent Acquisition colleagues, HR Business Partners and hiring managers, you will turn business needs into sourcing strategies, find and engage talent and build qualified pipelines for current and future hiring needs, including corporate, operational, specialist, management and some senior leadership roles.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and the HR team to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
• Source, screen, interview and assess candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, talent pools and direct search.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from role briefing and sourcing strategy through selection, offer and onboarding handover.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and reporting in the ATS, keeping data integrity and compliance.
• Deliver a good candidate experience and support employer branding initiatives.
• Stay up to date on hiring trends, AI, market intelligence and hiring best practices.

Required profile

• 5 years of experience in agency recruitment, talent sourcing, talent research, talent acquisition or executive search.
• Proven ability to identify, approach and qualify passive candidates, including hard-to-fill positions.
• Ability to understand a role's purpose, context, stakeholders and impact, and to manage several recruitment projects at once.
• Strong candidate engagement and communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland for the full duration; availability for a full-time six-month assignment.
• French or Italian is an advantage.

Required skills

• Practical experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and an Applicant Tracking System or recruitment CRM.
• Experience with Phenom and/or SuccessFactors is an advantage.
• Strong organization, prioritization and discretion with confidential information.