Talent Advisor

Locations: Zurich or Basel, Switzerland

Languages: Fluent German & English (Required)

Work Model: Flexible / Hybrid

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Talent Advisor to join our team in Switzerland. In this role, you will lead the full recruitment lifecycle, bridging the gap between key internal stakeholders, external vendors, and top-tier candidates. Working with a globally respected brand shaping the future of industrial automation, microelectronics, and sustainable smart factory technologies, you will play a crucial part in acquiring high-impact talent across critical business units.

• Requirement Analysis: Conduct in-depth intake sessions with line managers to determine strategic staffing needs and define targeted talent acquisition strategies.
• Job Description s: Draft, refine, and finalize comprehensive, market-ready job descriptions.
• Candidate Shortlisting: Efficiently review, screen, and present top candidate profiles to hiring managers.
• Interview Coordination & Support: Facilitate and support candidate interviews throughout the multi-stage hiring process.
• End-to-End Recruitment: Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle from initial intake through to successful onboarding.

• Offer Management: Handle offer generation, competitive negotiation, and closing procedures to secure top candidates.
• Rate Negotiations: Negotiate pay and bill rates directly with line management and external recruitment agencies.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Align employment and onboarding details between internal business units, HR, and external suppliers.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers and strategic vendor partners.

• VMS Management: Create and manage contracts within the Vendor Management System (VMS).
• Supplier Performance Reviews: Participate in periodic supplier evaluations and vendor review meetings to ensure SLA compliance and delivery quality.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency, time-to-hire, and overall stakeholder experience.

• Experience: Proven experience as a Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Talent Advisor within an agency, MSP, or corporate environment.
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  Fluent (C1/C2) in both German and English is mandatory for stakeholder communication in Zurich/Basel.
• Vendor & VMS Expertise: Familiarity with Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and managing third-party recruitment agencies is highly preferred.
• Negotiation & Strategy: Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating rate cards, salaries, and agency margins.
• Communication: Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence line managers and external partners effectively.

• A Set-Up for Success: Benefit from a recruitment environment where you have access to a dedicated sourcing team to support your pipelines—allowing you to focus on high-touch candidate and client engagement.
• Cutting-Edge Sector Exposure: Work alongside a global market leader driving innovation in industrial automation, microelectronics, and sustainable smart factory tech.
• People-First Culture: Join an empathetic, supportive leadership team that genuinely prioritizes your well-being, mental health, and work-life balance.
• Uncapped Growth: Access clear internal career pathways, international mobility opportunities, and a fully flexible working environment.
• Belonging: Be part of a genuinely inclusive global culture that celebrates diverse perspectives, equity, and varied backgrounds.

We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Based on eligibility, a successful candidate’s total compensation may include a variable pay plan including bonus(es) and/or commission(s).