IT talent acquisition specialist

Cognizant provides IT and business consulting services.

• Manage the full recruitment process for technical IT roles, from intake to offer, and build a pipeline of qualified candidates through active sourcing
• Advise hiring managers on the labor market, role intakes, and recruitment strategies
• Contribute ideas to improve recruitment processes, tools, and employer branding initiatives
• Maintain and expand an external network of IT professionals and build talent pools for current and future vacancies
• Report progress and KPIs through the ATS and ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the process

• At least 1–3 years of experience in a recruitment role, preferably in the IT/tech sector
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and selecting technical profiles, such as software engineers, cloud specialists, and data professionals
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English
• Interest in technology and willingness to keep learning about IT fields, recruitment tools, and market trends
• Ability to work independently and navigate a complex multinational matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
• Affinity with technology-driven environments
• Будет плюсом: agency experience, affinity with Artificial Intelligence and agentification, experience in a large international organization or consultancy, basic knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development, or cloud technologies, experience with employer branding or recruitment marketing initiatives, proactive attitude, commercial mindset

• Competitive salary based on experience and knowledge
• Access to Cognizant Academy and continuous learning and development opportunities
• NS Business Card for business travel
• 25 Paid vacation days per year
• Company laptop and smartphone
• Solid pension plan
• Hybrid role requiring several days per week at the company’s office in the Netherlands
• Wellbeing programs supporting work-life balance