Talent Acquisition Specialist (Volunteer, Pro Bono)

About the role

Arcadia, a non-profit international organisation founded in Geneva, is seeking a volunteer, pro bono Talent Acquisition Specialist to recruit executive and director-level talent. Reporting to the HR Talent Acquisition Manager, the role covers headhunting, job posting and interviewing for senior management positions. It runs for 12 months (with possible extension), starting in November 2026, and is part-time at 8-10 hours (20%) per week, with remote work and flexible morning, afternoon or evening shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing, screening and recruiting candidates for senior management and executive roles, using head-hunting strategies and platforms such as LinkedIn
• Posting biweekly job advertisements and keeping accurate candidate records in the recruitment matrix
• Taking part in biweekly Saturday interview sessions and preparing detailed interview reports with recommendations for management

Required profile

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, with at least three years of relevant experience; candidates without a Master's need five years of progressive responsibility in executive hiring
• Demonstrated track record of end-to-end recruitment for senior leadership roles
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Comfortable with a part-time commitment and remote work

Required skills

• Head-hunting and executive search methodology
• Structured, competency-based interviews for senior candidates
• Data management in recruitment matrices

What we offer

• An online certificate with an international serial number after one year, plus access to a six-course Executive Education programme (64 hours)
• A global network of professionals and consultants
• Training sessions and the chance of contract renewal after evaluation by the Board
• Crediting your name and picture in the team section