Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/f/x)

At UPPER, our mission is to enable companies and top product & tech professionals to successfully work together in a future-proof, trusted setup!

We are growing aggressively and we are now looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to embark on an outstanding journey and join our fully-remote team. From this role, you will contribute to the growth of our member base and talent network by finding and engaging with the best tech talent in Europe.

• Find and approach new candidates directly for our open roles, through LinkedIn and other channels.
• Source for new talent for the UPPER community, according to our passive sourcing strategy.
• Conduct the initial video call with new candidates to assess if they are a good fit for the UPPER network.
• Explain UPPER and its benefits to soon-to-be members and generate interest to join the community.
• Ensure a top experience for all candidates when interacting with UPPER across all sourcing touchpoints.
• Manage the end-to-end candidate pipeline from “hello” to technical vetting to “hired”.
• Work closely with the engagement team and keep all involved parties updated, including the candidates.
• Create and improve the applicants’ profiles once they become a member of the UPPER network.

• You have a good high-level understanding of the common programming languages (ie. Java, Python, etc), modern libraries (ie. React, Node, etc), development processes and technical roles required for building software applications.
• You have a very good command of the English language and you are comfortable conducting and leading calls with prospects in English.
• You are an excellent communicator, you know timely and precise communication with your team while working remotely is very important.
• You have the ability to solve problems and find new ways to create value.
• You are very interested in the tech industry.
• You have a positive mindset and you see challenges, not problems.
• You have a professional setting from where you can work (like a home office or a co-working space).

This is a fully remote position. This means you can work from anywhere based within Europe +/-2hrs CET

• Hardware & equipment, we’ll provide everything needed to do your job
• A vision and mission that is truly lived! We are here to build the digital department of the future and to power the future of work for technology. Really.
• Travel to team events (twice a year), usually in sunny destinations across Europe giving you the opportunity to spend time as a team face to face
• Fully remote, we are a remote-first organisation & offer you the chance to work from wherever you want as long as it’s CET +/- 2 hours
• Part of something global, our mission is global and so is our team. We have over 15 nationalities onboard from around the world. We want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. Everyone is welcome!
• Extensive learning opportunities, we value flat hierarchies and live accountability driven leadership. A real work environment in which personal growth and culture is part of the DNA
• Autonomy & ownership, we give you responsibility from day one, the ability to make decisions and have a real impact