Talent Acquisition Manager Commercial Europe (French Speaking)

Join Coty as our new Talent Acquisition Manager – Commercial Europe as part of our regional Talent Acquisition team based in Barcelona.  Your passion for recruitment, beauty industry & excellence will drive high quality hiring, elevate the candidate experience, and build a strong employer brand that supports our business growth and strategic goals.

 

 

THE ROLE 

 

ELEVATE, HIRE, IMPACT!

 

The Talent Acquisition Manager plays a pivotal role as a strategic advisor, embedded within the business, driving end-to-end hiring excellence from entry level roles through to senior management level. With a focus on optimizing recruitment processes, building sustainable pipelines, and delivering impactful initiatives. This role shapes hiring strategies while ensuring outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

 

As a leader in hiring for commercial roles across Europe, you will be searching for outstanding talent in Sales, Marketing, Commercial Finance, etc. You will be reporting to the Talent Acquisition Director EMEA, and you will:

 

Lead Full recruitment lifecycle for your scope:

 

• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for your scope, ensuring timely, high-quality hires.
• Actively contribute to filling roles alongside the team and track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction.

 

Talent Pipeline & Market Insights:

 

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and strategic market mapping.
• Stay up to date on recruitment trends, market intelligence, and emerging/relevant job boards and other opportunities to enhance sourcing and engagement.

 

Partner with your stakeholders

 

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
• Partner closely with other crucial functions like Compensation & Benefits, People Operations, etc.
• Manage communications with external vendors and agencies for your scope ensuring strong and smooth hiring.

 

Optimize recruitment processes and technology:

 

• Continuously assess and improve recruitment workflows, leveraging technology and data analytics for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement best practices in sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.

 

Drive employer branding and candidate experience initiatives:

 

• Develop and execute employer branding campaigns to attract top talent and enhance the organization’s reputation.
• Ensure a positive, seamless candidate experience from application to onboarding.

 

Manage compliance and risk:

 

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with relevant employment laws, company policies, and industry standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. While also maintaining accurate documentation and reporting for audit and compliance purposes.

 

Lead and participate in diverse projects and initiatives across the function and region.

 

 

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

 

You are a seasoned recruitment manager with a proven track record of building relationships and managing multiple priorities across full-cycle recruitment. You excel at driving strategic initiatives and leveraging technology to deliver exceptional talent delivery.

 

• Having 7+ years’ experience recruiting commercial roles (marketing & sales), ideally in beauty, retail, FMCG, or similar industries.
• Having a proven track record in full-cycle recruitment.
• Being fluent in English & French, any other European language would a plus.
• Having strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes, employment law, and compliance.
• Building strong relati