Talent Aquisition Specialist

Smadex is a leading advertising technology company founded in Barcelona in 2010 and sold to American-based and stock-listed Entravision in 2018 (NYSE: EVC). We power campaigns for Apps, Games, and Brands across Mobile and CTV using advanced machine learning and optimized creative strategies to deliver results. Smadex is one of the fastest-growing DSPs, and we are adding talent to fuel our ambitious plans.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People team in Barcelona. In this role, you will be the key driver in identifying and attracting top talent to support our hyper-growth phase. You will thrive here if your passion is communication, you are data-driven, creative in your search strategies, and passionate about building engaged teams in a fast-paced tech environment.

This is a full-time position based in Barcelona.

Your Mission:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will own the full-cycle recruitment process for a variety of positions across the company's international locations. Your focus will be to partner with hiring managers to understand their needs, co-create job descriptions, build healthy pipelines of high-quality candidates, meet hiring timelines and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

- Manage end-to-end recruiting including CV review, initial phone screens, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.

- Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, social media, university networks, and alternative search techniques to identify passive talent and meet hiring deadlines.

- Act as a trusted partner to Hiring Managers; help them define their needs, manage their expectations, and support decision-making to ensure high-quality, long-term hires.

- Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date pipeline in our ATS (JazzHR).

- Leverage recruitment data and analytics to support business cases, identify bottlenecks, and pursue creative solutions to improve time-to-hire and quality-of-hire.

- Ensure every candidate has a smooth and professional experience, regardless of the outcome.

- Create and scale efficient workflows between candidates and hiring managers to ensure results.

- Represent Smadex by attending networking events, university fairs, and e-meetups to spread the word about our culture.

- Work closely with the broader HR & Office team to support our overall recruitment goals and employer brand.

What are we looking for:

- 2+ years of in-house recruiting experience in a fast-paced start-up or hyper-growth tech company.

- Experience in Tech recruitment is highly a plus.

- Proven experience managing both high-volume recruitment and specialist/niche searches.

- Strong experience in direct sourcing and headhunting techniques.Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory.

- Confident communicator who builds rapport with ease and enjoys working with people from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds.

- Naturally curious mindset with a genuine interest in talent acquisition, employer branding, and hiring operations.

- A growth mindset: you're adaptable, curious, and energized by solving complex hiring challenges.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to support business cases and drive creative solutions.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a multitasking environment.

- A great team player who is collaborative and builds strong relationships with hiring managers and the wider People team.

What is in it for you:

- Integrate a highly motivated and young team.

- Great compensation package.

- Top location at the heart of Barcelona in a penthouse office with a rooftop terrace, barbeque, and a fully stocked fridge.

- Work from home: 2 days/week.

- Private Health Insurance.

- Access to LinkedIn Learning.

- Meal vouchers - Tickets Restaurant monthly allowance.

- Monthly gym allowance: Choose between DiR Gym and Wellhub.

- Monthly TGIF events.

- Regular team-building events.

- Fun and friendly work environment with talented marketers and engineers from over 40+ countries.

- And more

Please note that we do NOT provide VISA sponsorship for this role. Candidates without a legal permit to work in the location will not be considered.

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