Talent Acquisition Specialist Lisboa

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Kinsta is one of the
- managed Word
Press hosting companies, with a growing club of 120, 000+ businesses including startups, universities and Fortune 500 firms. We're motivated by excellent quality, and proud to have received a 97% satisfaction rating from our customers. That’s because, to us, each day is a chance to grow. As a team, we continuously inspire each other to learn new and better ways to make an impact. We own our jobs proudly — our leaders don’t hold our hands, but they’re in our corner whenever we ask for help — and our environment is flexible and
- first.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and executing
- cycle recruitment activities at Kinsta. This role operates independently, partnering with hiring managers across teams to deliver effective, timely, and
- quality hiring outcomes. We are looking for someone who can work across both technical and
- technical roles in multiple departments, ensuring consistent hiring standards and an exceptional candidate experience. You’ll own the recruitment process end to end - from job definition to offer acceptance - within a company that values ownership, quality, and collaboration. This is a 6-month
- term contract, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

What You'll Do

• Full-cycle recruitment - manage all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for hiring teams and candidates
• Help hiring managers draft accurate job descriptions and translate them into competitive, inclusive, and compelling job advertisements
• Conduct
  - off calls and support hiring managers to identify the key details of new positions and traits for potential new hires
• Advise hiring managers on the best selection processes to attract and secure top talent, including suitable tests or assessments
• Establish recruitment timelines, priorities, and sourcing strategies
• Source, engage, and nurture talent pipelines across multiple channels (Linked
  In, communities, referrals, etc. ), using creative and
  - driven sourcing methods
• Screen and interview candidates, assessing skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Coordinate interviews, provide timely feedback, and ensure consistent communication throughout the process
• Be the main and first point of contact for candidates, ensuring an impeccable candidate experience at all times and that all applicants receive timely feedback or responses
• Provide advice and feedback to hiring managers to assist them in selecting the most suitable candidate for the position
• Manage the offer process, including preparation, negotiation, and closing of selected candidates
• Administer and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Lever, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal processes
• Oversee internal recruitment procedures, ensuring internal mobility and job postings are well communicated
• Provide regular recruitment updates to the TA Lead and hiring managers, including role/pipeline status and performance metrics such as
  -
  - hire and source effectiveness
• Prepare
  - hoc reports and insights as requested by leadership
• Partner with peers in the HR team to align recruitment efforts with broader People & Culture initiatives

What You Bring To The Role

• 3+ years of
  - cycle recruiting experience in
  - paced,
  - growth environments, including
  - house experience
• Experience recruiting for GTM (Go-to-Market) and/or technical roles
• Ability to engage, attract, and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Strong organization, stakeholder management, and multitasking skills
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently in a
  - first environment
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — we use Lever
• Near-native proficiency in English and exceptional written communication skills

Bonus if you have

• Experience recruiting in Saa
  S or other
  - driven companies
• Hands-on experience with Lever ATS
• Experience supporting international or remote teams
• Past agency experience, alongside
  - house recruiting experience

Our Benefits

• Annual remote expense budget
• Flexible PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Annual professional development budget: available after one year with Kinsta
• Sabbatical: available after three years with Kinsta (and every three years thereafter)
• Location-specific healthcare benefits (including vision and dental) for employees hired in the USA, UK, and Hungary
• Pension plan for employees hired in the UK, and 401k contributions for employees hired in the USA

Kinsta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and we will take actions to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

By applying to one of our positions, you agree to the processing of the submitted personal data in accordance with Kinsta-'s Privacy Policy, including the transfer of your data to the United States.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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