Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

About us

Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome redefines the way people travel by going above and beyond the commoditized transfer service and being the first company to deliver a complete, personalized, in-destination travel experience. From the moment a traveler arrives at a new destination, until their return journey home, Welcome accommodates all their travel needs, including transfers, sightseeing trips, and local information, in the easiest, friendliest, and most personalized way possible. Welcome's drivers are experts in the area and share their local know-how to make travellers feel at home wherever they are. The company has also introduced contactless rides, thorough cleaning protocols, and protective equipment to make every journey safe.

Being a travel tech startup, Welcome continues to grow and scale its operations and is quickly becoming a global category leader for in-destination travel services.

• One of the highest-rated global transportation companies with a rating of 4.9/5 stars
• 260 destinations with a goal to reach 350 by the end of the year
• Over 2,000 travel partners including 1,000 hotels, numerous vacation rentals, and travel agents, adding 50+ new ones every month
• Over 1.5 Million happy travelers every year

⭐️ If you want to dive deeper into the awesomeness of Welcome's culture, click on this link to check our TikTok account.⭐️

The Team

We are a group of vibrant diverse people who love traveling and never settle on quality. Each one of us didn’t join Welcome by chance and believes deeply in what Welcome is trying to achieve, so we work relentlessly to make that happen. We challenge common logic, focus on design, put simplicity and usability first, and create memorable experiences. We keep learning and exploring better ways to serve our community and grow personally and professionally in our respective fields. We stay humble along the way, with a “pay it forward” mentality, but with big and bold goals. The role reports to the HR Director.

About the role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and optimizing recruitment processes, sourcing high-quality talent, managing internship programs, and ensuring a smooth hiring process in coordination with People Partners. This role focuses on building effective recruitment strategies, running impactful recruitment campaigns, and providing an excellent candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Develop and refine recruitment processes to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals. Implement best practices for candidate sourcing, screening, and selection, including building new interview kits, optimizing job ads, and more.
• Talent Acquisition: Conduct initial screening calls and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit for the role, shortlisting candidates for further interviews. Manage updates and communication through the Applicant Tracking System (Workable), ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency. Ensure all recruitment documentation is accurate, up-to-date.
• Sourcing: Identify and utilize various channels for sourcing candidates, including job boards, social media, recruitment agencies, and networking events. Actively engage with potential candidates through direct outreach and networking, while managing relationships with external recruitment partners and agencies.
• Recruitment Campaigns: Design and execute recruitment campaigns to attract top talent and enhance the company’s employer brand. Promote job openings and company culture, monitoring and adjusting campaigns for effectiveness.
• Coordination & Collaboration: Work closely with People Partners to understand their teams' hiring needs, timelines, and selection criteria, ensuring alignment with recruitment strategies. Ensure seamless communication and coordination between the recruitment team and other stakeholders, training and supporting People Partners in executing hiring processes.
• Data & Metrics: Track and analyze recruitment KPIs and metrics to monitor the efficiency of the hiring process and identify and implement solutions and improvements based on data insights. Provide regular reports and insights to the Internal Operations Director, People Partners, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant a