Recruiter (Fixed-Term Contract)

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Previous experience in Recruiting or Talent Acquisition.

• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.

• Confidence in partnering with Hiring Managers and providing recruitment advice.

• Strong sourcing skills and experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or similar tools.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented and customer-focused mindset.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an international team.

• Experience with Workday or other Applicant Tracking Systems is an advantage.

• Fluency in Italian and English is required.

• Additional European languages are a plus.

• The opportunity to join a truly international EMEA Recruiting team.

• Exposure to a broad variety of roles and business functions.

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

• Flexibility through a hybrid working model following successful completion of the probation period.

• The opportunity to contribute to employer branding, recruiting innovation and process improvements.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for positions across Italy, from intake meeting to offer stage.

• Typically manage a portfolio of approximately 30-35 open requisitions across different business functions and levels.

• Partner with Hiring Managers and People Partners to understand hiring needs and define effective recruitment strategies.

• Source and engage talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks and other sourcing channels.

• Create engaging job advertisements and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

• Conduct candidate screening and manage interview coordination.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

• Support employer branding initiatives, career events and recruitment marketing activities.

• Use Workday and recruiting technologies to manage recruitment activities and maintain data accuracy.

• Provide market insights and talent intelligence to hiring stakeholders.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and recruiting best practices across the EMEA region.

• Support recruitment activities in other European countries when required.