EMEA Talent Acquisition Partner – University and Early Career Hiring

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Description and Requirements

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The EMEA Talent Acquisition Team, based in Bratislava, Slovakia, is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who will focus on University and Early Career Hiring.

In this role, you will manage end-to-end recruitment initiatives for students, interns, and early-career talent across the EMEA region. You will build strong partnerships with universities and business, coordinate internship and Erasmus+ programs, and drive EMEA-wide student hiring projects that strengthen our employer brand among young talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive graduate hiring projects across the EMEA region, collaborating with business stakeholders and HR partners.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide guidance on student and early-career hiring best practices.
• Build and maintain partnerships with universities, career centers, and student organizations to develop a strong early talent pipeline.
• Lead and manage all aspects of internship hiring programs across EMEA, ensuring a smooth process from recruitment through onboarding and conversion.
• Oversee Erasmus+ student hiring, ensuring compliance with program requirements and alignment with organizational needs.
• Represent the company at career fairs, student events, and employer branding initiatives, with a strong focus on activities in different markets within EMEA.
• Track, analyze, and report on student recruitment metrics to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
• Support employer branding strategies targeted at students and early-career professionals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, university recruitment, or early-career hiring within EMEA region.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives across regions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience with budget management.
• Fluency in English (additional EMEA languages are a plus).

Base gross monthly salary starts from 1.950 EUR. The final offer could be, of course, negotiated higher than the advertised minimum - it all depends on your experience! In addition, there is also variable part (a bonus) in value of 12% of your annual earnings.

What Lenovo Can Offer You:

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal development
• Access to a diverse range of training programs
• Performance-based rewards that celebrate your achievements
• Flexibility with a hybrid work model (3:2) that blends home and office life