Talent Acquisition Specialist (temporary 6 months)

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Your Purpose

MSC Cruises is strengthening its Talent Acquisition capability to support a broad and evolving portfolio of recruitment needs across the organization.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Geneva team for a temporary six months assignment. Working closely with Talent Acquisition colleagues, HR Business Partners and hiring managers, you will translate business needs into focused sourcing strategies, identify and engage relevant talent, and build qualified pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.

This is a hands-on, market-facing role for someone who enjoys understanding the business, conducting proactive searches and creating momentum across multiple assignments. The portfolio may include corporate, operational, specialist, management and selected senior leadership positions across different functions and geographies.

We are open to candidates with different levels of experience. What matters most is your ability to source proactively, communicate credibly with candidates and stakeholders, work with pace and take ownership of your delivery. This role is based at our headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and is offered as a temporary assignment for six months.

Your Impact

• Partner with hiring managers and HR team to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
• Source, screen, interview and assess candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, talent pools and direct search methodologies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across assigned functions, from role briefing and sourcing strategy definition through candidate selection, offer and onboarding handover.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity and reporting within the ATS, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, timely feedback and a professional representation of the MSC Cruises employer brand.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support employer branding initiatives and strengthen MSC Cruises' presence in the talent market.
• Stay up to date on hiring trends, AI and market intelligence, labor market conditions, and hiring best practices.

Your Journey so far

• 5 years of experience in agency recruitment, talent sourcing, talent research, talent acquisition, or executive search.
• A proven ability to identify, approach and qualify for passive candidates, including hard-to-fill positions.
• Business curiosity and the ability to understand a position beyond its job description, including its purpose, operating context, stakeholders, and expected impact.
• Demonstrated the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects while maintaining attention to details and quality in delivery.
• Proven track record of implementing effective sourcing strategies and building strong relationships with HR partners and hiring managers.
• Strong candidate engagement skills and the ability to communicate opportunities in a clear, credible, and compelling manner.

Your Essentials

• Full professional fluency in English is mandatory. French or Italian would be an advantage.
• Practical experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and an Applicant Tracking System or recruitment CRM. Experience with Phenom and/or SuccessFactors are an advantage.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement when managing confidential candidate and business information.
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland for the full duration of the assignment.
• Availability to complete a full-time temporary assignment of six months.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!