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At BOBST, we shape the future of the packaging world through innovation, collaboration and operational excellence. With more than 130 years of history and a global footprint, we empower our teams to make a meaningful impact and contribute to sustainable progress across our industry.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition
Specialist to play a key role in shaping the future of our organization by
attracting, engaging, and hiring top talents across a diverse range of
functions. Beyond managing the full recruitment lifecycle, you will act as a
trusted advisor to hiring managers, helping them identify and secure the talent
needed to support our business objectives. Reporting directly to HR Director
Switzerland, you will be working closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition.

If you are passionate about recruitment, enjoy building strong relationships, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business success, this role offers the perfect combination of operational excellence and professional growth.

Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is part of the BOBST SA Talent Acquisition team. The role is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities for the site, promoting the employer brand, developing partnerships with educational institutions, and contributing to Group-wide HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from validating hiring needs with the HR Business Partner and Hiring Manager through to candidate offer acceptance
• Advise and challenge managers on recruitment strategies, labor market trends, and candidate selection practices
• Define and implement sourcing strategies tailored to targeted talent profiles
• Screen and shortlist applications
• Conduct phone pre-screening and qualification interviews
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Guarantee timely feedback and communication to all applicants
• Collaborate with recruitment and temporary staffing agencies when required
• Manage the lifecycle of candidates and open positions within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of recruitment data

Projects

• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate sources, etc.)
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition processes and tools
• Support the implementation and deployment of HRIS solutions, particularly those related to recruitment. Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), documentation, training, and change management activities for key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with targeted schools, universities, and training institutions
• Participate in career fairs, campus recruitment events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Contribute to projects related to the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and overall employer attractiveness

Main Stakeholders

• Hiring Managers (Middle Management to C-Level)
• Candidates
• HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and HR Services
• Head of Talent Acquisition
• External Vendors (Recruitment and Temporary Staffing Agencies)
• Schools, Universities, and Training Institutions

Functional Skills

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment
• Proven experience recruiting technical, engineering, production, and/or supply chain profiles
• Fluency in French and English is required; German at a minimum B2 level is highly desirable

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong customer-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering results and driving continuous improvement
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized, with strong planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to support informed decision-making

Join us – and grow with us.

BOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world. At BOBST, you make an impact on a global scale – through innovation and advanced technology. You grow by mastering challenges – in a team that strives for excellence. And you enjoy a culture of a family-run enterprise, where values are truly lived. With the combined forces of more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries, we are positioned as the innovation leader in our industry.

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