Talent Acquisition Specialist (temporary 6 months) — MSC Group
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- Contractor/freelance, Full-time
- Posted
- 43 days ago
Full description
Where passion meets opportunity
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Your Purpose
MSC Cruise Division is strengthening its Talent Acquisition capability to support a broad and evolving portfolio of recruitment needs across our brands.
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Geneva team for a temporary six months assignment. Working closely with Talent Acquisition colleagues, HR Business Partners and hiring managers, you will translate business needs into focused sourcing strategies, identify and engage relevant talent, and build qualified pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.
This is a hands-on, market-facing role for someone who enjoys understanding the business, conducting proactive searches and creating momentum across multiple assignments. The portfolio may include corporate, operational, specialist, management and selected senior leadership positions across different brands, functions and geographies.
What matters most is your ability to source proactively, communicate credibly with candidates and stakeholders, work with pace and take ownership of your delivery.
Your Impact
- Partner with hiring managers and HR team to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
- Source, screen, interview and assess candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, talent pools and direct search methodologies.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across assigned functions, from role briefing and sourcing strategy definition through candidate selection, offer and onboarding handover.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity and reporting within the ATS, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, timely feedback and a professional representation of the MSC Cruises employer brand.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support employer branding initiatives and strengthen MSC Cruises' presence in the talent market.
- Stay up to date on hiring trends, AI and market intelligence, labor market conditions, and hiring best practices.
Your Journey so far
- 5 years of experience in agency recruitment, talent sourcing, talent research, talent acquisition, or executive search.
- A proven ability to identify, approach and qualify for passive candidates, including hard-to-fill positions.
- Business curiosity and the ability to understand a position beyond its job description, including its purpose, operating context, stakeholders, and expected impact.
- Demonstrated the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects while maintaining attention to details and quality in delivery.
- Proven track record of implementing effective sourcing strategies and building strong relationships with HR partners and hiring managers.
- Strong candidate engagement skills and the ability to communicate opportunities in a clear, credible, and compelling manner.
Your Essentials
- Full professional fluency in English is mandatory. French or Italian would be an advantage.
- Practical experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and an Applicant Tracking System or recruitment CRM. Experience with Phenom and/or SuccessFactors are an advantage.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- High levels of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement when managing confidential candidate and business information.
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland for the full duration of the assignment.
- Availability to complete a full-time temporary assignment of six months.
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
Questions about this listing
What salary does MSC Group offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Geneva is CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by MSC Group. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does MSC Group offer?
This listing is a contractor/freelance and full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with MSC Group during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Geneva's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at MSC Group?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to MSC Group's original listing at careers.msccruises.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
