Description
Cognizant provides IT and business consulting services.
Responsibilities
•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
Requirements
•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
Nice to have
•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
Conditions
•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
