Talent Acquisition Specialist Lisboa

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Lisbon, PT

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90, 000 students receive a
- class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10
- value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

At Inspired, our people are our greatest asset—and finding the right people is where it all begins. As we continue our exciting journey of growth and innovation, we are looking for a proactive,
- driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our
- energy team at the Head Office in Alfragide, Portugal, located next to one of our flagship schools, Pa
RK International School

In this key role, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the future of our schools by identifying, attracting, and onboarding top talent across Portugal. You’ll collaborate with school leaders, HR teams, and the wider Inspired global network to deliver an exceptional recruitment experience that supports our educational mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Selection:

• Collaborate proactively with Hiring Managers to understand needs and deliver quality recruitment, ensuring a consistent process and seamless experience
• Post job advertisements, screen applications, and coordinate the interview and selection process.
• Ensure candidates are evaluated fairly and in line with Inspired’s values.
• Conduct reference checks and background verifications as part of the offer approval process
• Promote Inspired as an employer of choice through engaging content, recruitment campaigns, and participation in job fairs and networking events.
• Build and maintain a talent pool of teachers for current and future job openings across our school portfolio
• Source proactively using platforms like Linked
  In and other recruitment tools to identify strong candidates.

MORE KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Onboarding & Candidate Experience:

• Ensure a smooth transition from offer to onboarding by coordinating with HR Operations and school teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for new hires during the
  - boarding phase, ensuring timely communication and a welcoming experience.
• Champion a positive and inclusive candidate journey at every stage of the process

Data, Reporting & Compliance:

• Update records on recruitment platforms and internal databases in
  - time with accuracy and integrity
• Track key recruitment metrics to identify trends, hiring gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support compliance with Inspired’s global safeguarding policy, local employment law, and internal policies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Previous experience in talent acquisition or recruitment (agency or
  - house).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Portuguese.
• Experience using recruitment platforms (e. g. , Linked
  In Recruiter, ATS systems, job boards).
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive,
  - do attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative HR team.
• Familiarity with the Portuguese education or international school sector (preferred but not essential).
• Passion for people, education, and making a
  - lasting impact through great hires.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitmentpractices and
- employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.