Talent Acquisition Specialist (Maternity Cover) Italy

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Bring Your Talent Expertise to Abbott

At Abbott, we are committed to helping people live healthier lives through breakthrough science and innovative healthcare solutions. As a global healthcare leader, we create opportunities for our employees to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate Talent Acquisition team in Italy on a maternity cover contract.

In this role, you will partner with hiring managers and HR colleagues to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across a variety of business functions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

What You'll Do

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other talent channels.
• Screen and assess candidates, identifying the best talent for current and future business needs.
• Guide hiring managers through the recruitment process, providing market insights and recruitment expertise.
• Coordinate and manage interview processes while ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Build strong partnerships with HR colleagues & hiring managers
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with company policies and local employment regulations.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.
• Support employer branding, university engagement, networking activities, and recruitment events.
• Contribute to Talent Acquisition projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or Executive Search, either in-house or within an agency environment.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional approach to handling confidential information.
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience recruiting across multiple business functions and levels.
• Strong direct sourcing and talent-mapping capabilities.
• Experience working within a multinational or matrix organization.
• Exposure to healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working with external recruitment agencies and suppliers.

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you can build a rewarding career while helping create a healthier future for people around the world. We offer:

• Career development opportunities within a global healthcare leader.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of business functions and stakeholders.
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow professionally.
• A company recognized globally for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Recruiting

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

Italy > Rome : Via Giorgio Ribotta 9

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable