Job Description

Are you passionate about attracting top talent and shaping the future of consulting? Do you have experience in international recruitment and thrive in dynamic, project-based environments? We are now looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on recruitment and candidate engagement.

As a Recruitment Specialist at Business Sweden, you will manage a diverse range of tasks within talent acquisition and onboarding. Your focus will be on retaining and developing talent for our regions, while taking ownership of the end-to-end process: Attract, Hire, Onboard. You will work closely with offices and leaders across our regions to support and understand our business and recruitment needs at both regional and market levels. Additionally, you will have a close collaboration with our region’s People & Culture team.

This role requires strong knowledge of the consulting industry, where agility, client-centricity, and project-based delivery models are key. You will identify talent who can thrive in dynamic environments and deliver measurable impact across diverse industries such as technology, finance, life sciences, and manufacturing.

The role includes both strategic, tactical and operational responsibilities such as:

• Drive employer branding initiatives and campaigns.

• Create job profiles and advertisements.

• Actively source and headhunt candidates using global networks and advanced search techniques.

• Conduct structured competency-based interviews and coordinate assessments both in Sweden and at local markets.

• Prepare offer packages and manage candidate communication.

• Design and execute onboarding programs ensuring smooth integration.

• Build and maintain candidate pipelines aligned with long-term competence planning.

• Supporting retention and long-term engagement of new hires.

The role is based in Stockholm, you will report to Head of People & Culture Partnering & Talent. You will collaborate with teams and colleagues globally.

The role is a fixed-term position for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Core competencies and collaborative skills

• Demonstrate commitment, honesty, and accountability in tasks.
• Provide support and take ownership to ensure high quality delivery on time.
• Collaborate effectively to achieve good results with a positive can-do attitude.
• Contribute to team spirit and transparent communication.
• A problem solver who easily adapts to new ways of working.
• Voice your own ideas and share opinions. Show appreciation for different perspectives.

Formal requirements

• University degree in HR, Behavioral Science, Business or equivalent.
• Approximately 3-7 years of experience of recruitment
• Worked with end-to-end recruitment in an international environment.
• Documented experience in executive search and employer branding strategies.
• Experience in recruitment within consultancy, project-based organisations, or similar industries where business acumen and a high level of service are essential.
• Meriting: Experience of recruitment in diverse industries (tech, finance, life sciences, industrial sectors).
• Comfortable using AI tools to drive efficiency in the recruitment process, or motivated to learn and develop in this area.
• Ability to navigate complex organisations and build strong relationships with leaders and specialists.
• Comfortable working in an international environment across multiple markets and cultural contexts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple processes with high volumes and tight deadlines.
• Fluent in Swedish and English; additional languages are a plus.

Application

• Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis.