IT Recruiter (m/f/d)

GK is a leading global software developer and provider of standard and cloud-based solutions for the retail industry, with over 500,000 retail and payment installations in  60 countries. At GK, more than 1,250 employees worldwide work on solutions for an all-encompassing shopping experience, improving the relationship between customers and retailers every day. GK is a hidden champion headquartered in Schöneck in the Vogtland region of Germany, but has locations in Berlin, Paris and Johannesburg while maintaining a presence a total of 9 countries. Together, GK develops groundbreaking technologies for the retail industry of today and tomorrow.  
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locations: Cologne, Chemnitz, Schöneck (Vogtland), St. Ingbert, Berlin

Your tasks:

• Stakeholder management: You understand the requirements of the hiring managers from the business units with whom you work in a trusting relationship. You use this knowledge skilfully to define the recruiting process and the corresponding target group-specific sourcing strategies and to independently manage and implement them end-to-end in accordance with the hiring plan. You are responsible for your own business area and see yourself in your role as a Consultant & Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Talent Sourcing: You define and implement innovative and target group-specific sourcing strategies and build up relevant candidate pools for GK's core competences. When approaching candidates, you will use a wide range of active sourcing tools, including LinkedIn in particular. This also includes the management and evaluation of external partners (recruiting agencies/headhunters) and participation in employer branding and personnel marketing activities
• Job Posting & Interviewing: You develop and formulate appealing and target-group-specific job postings in order to match the requirements of the hiring managers and the ideas of the candidates in the best possible way. You conduct prescreenings and interviews - in both English and German - together with the hiring managers to identify and attract the best talent for GK.
• Positive Candidate Experience:You cultivate trusting relationships with candidates and thus gain a precise understanding of their requirements and interests. As a competent contact person, you accompany candidates through the entire recruiting process in an appreciative manner.

Your profile:

• Talent acquisition is your passion and you already have several years of relevant professional experience as a recruiter, preferably in an IT company or alternatively in executive search
• You have a "hunter mentality" and a very good feel for recruiting trends - also in an international environment
• You have talent, Very good knowledge of job requirements and the market as well as the necessary self-confidence to competently advise your stakeholders on hiring decisions
• You are characterised by strong communication skills and sociability as well as a convincing, professional appearance
• You have a solution-oriented and structured way of working
• Ideally, you have a degree or comparable qualification knowledge of ATS systems (e.g. SAP SF or Workday) and are able to work with them.
• Fluent German and English

 What we offer:

• Flexible working & security: Work the way that suits you - with mobile working, flexible working hours and a permanent contract for a secure future.
• Attractive remuneration: In addition to a fair salary, you can expect performance-related bonuses and a company pension scheme.
• Best equipment & mobility: Modern technology for your day-to-day work, various mobility solutions and good public transport connections.
• Health & well-being: Benefit from sports offers, preventive measures and health programmes that strengthen your well-being.
• Training & development: Your career is important to us - with training, e-learning and individual development opportunities via our GK Academy.
• Exclusive employee benefits: Take advantage of attractive discounts, corporate benefits and our referral programme with rewards.
• Community & team spirit: Experience a strong sense of togetherness at company events and leisure activities.
• Culinary diversity: Depending on the location, you can look forward to delicious catering options - from canteens to snack services.