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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sensei

Sensei

People & HR
Lisbon, Portugal
Posted on Jun 20, 2024

Sensei is looking for top talent to play a pivotal role in expanding our European business! This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and be part of a startup leading digital transformation in retail.

About Sensei

We're a leading provider of autonomous store technology for large grocery and convenience store chains. We've built the technology to digitize physical stores and power them with the most advanced AI and computer-vision technology in a reliable, cost-effective, and privacy-driven platform to enhance the retail business and build the best shopping experience!

We work with some of the best retailers and distinguish ourselves by creating a technology that welcomes all buyers, using all forms of payment with real-time baskets.

About your Team

The People team ensure that we have a skilled and motivated workforce that drives our company's success. This team focus on recruiting top talent, providing them with the support and development they need to excel, and fostering a positive work environment where everyone can thrive. The mission here is to build and maintain a strong team that contributes to the achievement of our company's goals.

How Can You Help?

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sensei, your primary mission is to shorten the time for acquiring new and key talent, ensuring we efficiently bring in the best people to support our rapid growth around the Growth, Engineering and Operations Business Units. To excel in this position, you should be highly organized, creatively approach challenges, and act as an influential advocate for Sensei’s employer brand.

Daily at Sensei, you will:

  • Lead and drive full-cycle recruitment: Source and attract passive candidates by building and maintaining talent networks
  • Build a talent pipeline: Develop a pool of freelancers/outsourcers to meet specific needs throughout the year
  • Conduct screenings and interviews: Use various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates efficiently
  • Enhance candidate experience: Focus on providing constant feedback and promoting Sensei’s Employer Value Proposition
  • Collaborate with Hiring Managers: Develop close relationships to understand their hiring needs and optimize processes
  • Manage onboarding: Ensure a smooth transition for new hires

You Will Bring to the Table:

  • Degree in Management, Psychology, or Law.
  • 2-3 years of experience working as a Recruiter for several type of roles, including Product, Engineering, Sales positions
  • Familiarity with HR systems and tools like Notion, Google, and BambooHR
  • Exceptional networking skills and ability to build effective relationships.
  • Proactive, positive attitude with a solution-focused mindset
  • Professional handling of confidential information
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Basic knowledge of labor legislation and market trends
  • English is mandatory

It Would Be a Plus If You Have:

  • Experience in a fast-moving company
  • Passion for new technology and process automation
  • Willingness to handle mundane tasks with enthusiasm and embrace challenges

After Six Months, Success Means:

  • You have a deep understanding of our processes and have managed them to improve delivery dates
  • Clearly understand our business and are a clear advocate of our brand
  • Successfully managed ~15 recruitment processes, influencing hiring partners to apply defined standards
  • Prepared to take on People Generalistic topics apart from the Recruitment scope

What's in it for you:

  • Alongside the opportunity to work with great talent and grow your skills, we’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. We’ll also offer you:
  • Competitive salary + meal card
  • Customizable benefits package, be it a gym membership, the monthly fee of your child’s kindergarten, or an investment for retirement – the choice is yours!
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Flexible work model, for a better work-life balance
  • 22 days of annual holiday allowance, plus Christmas, Carnival, and your birthday
  • Young, dynamic, and inclusive company culture
  • And much more!