Talent Acquisition Specialist

We're looking for a recruitment s

pecialist

to drive hiring across our international research institute, where scientists and experts tackle global issues like climate change, energy security, population aging, and sustainable development.

As part of a small but high-performing human resources team, you'll play a central role in identifying and hiring both world-class researchers and the operational professionals who support our mission. This is a hands-on role in which you'll manage hiring processes from start to finish, and work closely with IIASA leadership, scientists, and hiring managers to ensure we're bringing in the right people, in the right way.

If you're motivated by purpose-driven work and thrive in a collaborative, multi-cultural environment, we'd love to hear from you.

main areas of responsibility

• Manage full-cycle recruitment – from sourcing to onboarding – for critical roles across the institute.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and researchers to understand team needs and shape effective hiring strategies.
• Own and continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and workflows.
• Explore, evaluate, and implement emerging recruitment technologies and digital tools to enhance sourcing, and increase overall hiring efficiency in a cost-effective manner.
• Be the first point of contact for candidates, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and high-quality experience throughout.
• Identify, attract and engage top talent through active sourcing and screening.
• Collaborate with other institute stakeholders on employer branding, hiring campaigns, and recruitment events.
• Support hiring managers with interviewing best practices, recruitment tools, and recruitment decision-making.

Qualifications, Experience And Requirements

additional language skills are an asset.

appointment terms

Candidates should be available to take up the position as soon as possible. We offer a full-time, unlimited employment contract.

The place of work is at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria.

We offer

IIASA salaries are :

AdditionAL BENEFITS

Further details here.