Jun 17, 2011

Technical Recruiter (Temporary) - Zurich


This position is based in Zurich, Switzerland

The area: Human Resources, Staffing

Google Staffing is responsible for developing strategies to hire exceptionally talented people. This includes providing clients and candidates with enticing and compelling experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. We're focused on building a scalable operation while working closely with management to develop creative, innovative solutions that support the company's growth.

The role: Technical Recruiter (Temporary)

Recruiters play an essential role in fueling Google’s growth with extraordinary talent. In this position, you will implement staffing strategies to provide a qualified and diverse candidate pool. You will ensure hiring manager and team preparedness during the interview process and that interviews are conducted efficiently and professionally. You will interface to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management. This position demands an uncommon balance of creativity and drive, along with interpersonal savvy and basic analytics. You have a proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment as well as the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage work time efficiently.
All candidates must have proper work authorization to work in Switzerland.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement staffing strategies to provide a qualified and diverse candidate pool. Ensure hiring manager and team preparedness during the interview process and that interviews are conducted efficiently and professionally. Interface to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management.
  • Manage candidate process and act as a candidate advocate. Evaluate skill level, manage offer process, conduct reference checks, and make salary recommendations. Negotiate offers by partnering with hiring manager, senior management, and other groups as necessary.
  • Improve customer experience with customers broadly defined as candidates, new hires, hiring managers, and recruiters. Continuous follow-up with clients to confirm staffing plans and candidates needs are met.
  • Possess a wide range of experience on current external recruiting policies, practices, and trends. Propose and implement ongoing improvements to Google’s recruitment efforts.
  • Be Self-starting, detail-oriented problem solver who wants to contribute to the organization’s reputation and success.

Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent (MS preferred) with a strong academic record.
  • Proven technical recruiting experience in a corporate environment implementing a wide range of staffing programs.
  • Experience sourcing candidates through networking, internet postings, university relations, etc.
  • Mentor and provide guidance and direction to recruiting coordinators.
  • Ability to handle customer relationship management, provide strong customer consultative skills, and work in a large-team environment.
  • Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English. In addition, teamwork skills are a must along with the ability to grasp new technologies.
For immediate consideration, please send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to temporaryjobs@google.com.
Important: The subject field of your email must include Technical Recruiter (Temporary) - Zurich.
CV/resume format: PDF (preferred), HTML, Word