Location: Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona, Spain) Hybrid model
Type: Full-time
Scope: End-to-End Talent Acquisition Services for IT Hubs. No direct reports.
Position Snapshot:
We are looking for a strategic and passionate Talent Acquisition Partner to help shape the future of technology talent at Nestlé. In this role, you will partner with global IT leaders to attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent for mid-to-senior level positions across our technology hubs. You will combine strategic workforce insights with hands-on recruitment expertise, helping to build diverse talent pipelines, strengthen internal mobility, and deliver an outstanding hiring experience.
About the Role:
As a Global Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a key role in ensuring Nestlé attracts and secures world-class technology talent. You will act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, combining talent market expertise, proactive sourcing, and high-touch recruitment delivery to support critical hiring needs.
You will lead strategic searches, facilitate assessments, identify internal talent opportunities, and contribute to building Talent Acquisition capabilities across teams and geographies. Working in close partnership with HR, business leaders, and our NBS teams, you will help drive consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes while supporting Nestlé's growth and transformation agenda.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning
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Partner with global IT and HR leaders to translate business priorities into hiring roadmaps and capability plans.
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Share insights on talent availability, skills trends, and market intelligence to support workforce planning decisions.
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Contribute to long-term talent pipelining strategies for critical technology capabilities.
Proactive Sourcing & Pipeline Ownership
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Lead sourcing and engagement strategies for mid-to-senior IT roles globally.
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Build and nurture talent pipelines for future and hard-to-fill positions.
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Collaborate with NBS TA teams to extend reach and sourcing capacity when needed.
High-Touch Selection & On-Site Assessments
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Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for complex or senior-level roles.
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Conduct and coordinate candidate assessments and interview calibrations as required.
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Ensure robust, fair, and inclusive evaluation processes aligned with global standards.
Talent Acquisition Capability Building
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Coach hiring managers, local TA teams, and NBS partners on effective hiring practices, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
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Develop playbooks and share best practices to strengthen Talent Acquisition capability across markets.
Succession & Internal Mobility
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Partner with local and global Talent teams to identify internal candidates through succession planning and talent data.
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Champion internal mobility and cross-functional career opportunities to support retention and development.
Relationship & Vendor Management
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Build strong partnerships with business leaders, HRBPs, and functional stakeholders.
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Manage local and global recruitment partners for niche or senior-level hiring needs, ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
Candidate Experience, Employer Brand & Inclusion
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Deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment journey.
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Partner with Employer Branding teams to strengthen Nestlé's reputation within the global technology talent market.
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Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all hiring activities.
Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement
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Use analytics and insights to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness, hiring outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Maintain high-quality recruitment data and provide actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
Compliance & Process Excellence
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Ensure recruitment activities comply with Nestlé standards and local labor regulations.
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Contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across Talent Acquisition.
What Success Looks Like:
Experience
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High candidate and hiring manager satisfaction.
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Strong contribution to Nestlé's diversity and inclusion ambitions within IT hiring.
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Consistently positive hiring experiences and quality stakeholder engagement.
Efficiency
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Effective use of resources and sound management of recruitment investments.
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Continuous optimization of recruitment processes and delivery models.
Effectiveness
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High-quality hiring outcomes.
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Timely delivery against business hiring needs.
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Strong talent pipeline health and long-term hiring impact.
What We're Looking For:
You bring strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment for IT and digital roles across multiple geographies and enjoy partnering closely with both business leaders and candidates.
You are:
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Experienced in recruiting for technology and digital functions, ideally with international experience and with a strong understanding of evolving tech skills and market trends.
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Passionate about sourcing and building long-term talent pipelines.
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Comfortable assessing and calibrating candidates for senior technical and leadership roles.
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Skilled at influencing and building trusted relationships with stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.
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Motivated by helping others grow and building Talent Acquisition capability.
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Curious, data-driven, and continuously looking for ways to improve.
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Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
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Open to occasional travel for stakeholder meetings, assessments, or team events.
We Offer You:
We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.
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Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
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Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.
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Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill!
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Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.
About Nestlé:
We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company with brands including KitKat, Nescafé, Maggi, Purina, among many others. We are approximately 275,000 employees strong, motivated by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. We have an expansive presence, with 344 factories in 77 countries. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.
We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.
