Talent Acquisition Specialist - Temporary position, 6 months

Charging your car should feel as natural as charging your phone. That’s the future we’re building: a network of EV chargers where life happens. We don’t just install chargers. We accelerate sustainable mobility. We obsess over partnerships. We grow relentlessly:our network, our partners, ourselves.

If you’re here, you’re probably not looking for “just a job.” Neither are we. 😎 We’re driven by impact, and always looking for people who thrive on turning bold ideas into reality. If that sounds like you, you’ll feel at home here. We’re looking for people who see challenges as puzzles, not problems, thrive in fast-growing, high-energy environments, want to shape the future of mobility, not just watch it unfold. At Powerdot, you’ll get freedom, ownership, and responsibility. The space to experiment. The chance to scale your ideas. And a team that’s always pushing the edge of what’s possible.

Don’t stop reading, the best part’s coming up 👇🏼

• Role: Temporary Role (6 month Maternity Leave Replacement)
• Type: Individual Contributor
• Languages: English (main) 
• Main Tools: Greenhouse, Bamboo HR, Google Sheets, Linkedin Recruiter
• Location: Lisbon

How You’ll Shape Our Story:

As Talent Acquisition Specialist, your main goal will be to ensure Powerdot hires the right talent with speed and quality, while supporting internal mobility and giving hiring managers a smooth, structured, and efficient recruitment experience. As part of the People team, you will manage and support the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned roles across the business. 

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and align on recruitment strategy
• Draft, review, and publish clear and attractive job descriptions and job ads 
• Manage job postings across different channels, including job boards, social media, and other sourcing platforms
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, internal talent pools, agencies, and proactive pipeline building
• Review applications and shortlist candidates based on role requirements and business needs
• Conduct screening interviews to assess candidate fit, motivation, and relevant experience
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders
• Support interview process quality by ensuring consistency, structure, and a strong candidate experience 
• Manage assessment steps when needed, such as skills tests, business cases, or scorecards
• Collect and consolidate interview feedback to support decision-making
• Conduct reference checks when required
• Prepare and coordinate offer creation, offer communication, and offer negotiation with candidates
• Ensure a smooth hiring process from kick-off to signed offer
• Track recruitment activity and maintain accurate data for reporting and forecasting
• Follow up on open requisitions and hiring plans with managers and stakeholders
• Support internal mobility processes, including internal candidates, transfers, and promotions into critical roles
• Contribute to talent acquisition reporting and process improvement initiatives
• Help maintain strong employer branding by ensuring quality candidate communication and market visibility  

What success looks like in this role:

• Critical roles are filled on target
• New hires show strong quality and successful probation outcomes
• Internal talent is actively considered and moved into key positions
• Hiring managers feel well supported and informed throughout the process
• Recruitment data is accurate and useful for planning and decision-making

This Is About You, Not Us 🫵🏼:

We are looking for someone hands-on, organized, and able to move with pace in a dynamic environment. 

Must-have requirements:

• Fluency in English is mandatory
• At least 5 years of experience in a Talent Acquisition role
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment 
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers
• Ability to manage several open roles at the same time while keeping quality and speed
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Good judgment in candidate assessment and selection
• Comfort working with ATS and recruitment reporting
• Experience recruiting across different functions or countries

Nice to have

• Fluency in French and/or Spanish
• Experience in fast-paced, international, or scale-up environments

The Kind of Energy We’re Looking For:

• We’re not into titles, egos, or corporate buzzwords. We’re into people who make things happen.
• You lead and listen. Whether you’re steering the ship or rowing alongside the crew, you bring others with you and keep communication wide open.
• You own your stuff. You don’t wait for instructions: you see an opportunity, grab it, and make it better than anyone expected.
• You’ve got a green heartbeat. Sustainability isn’t just cool, it’s core. You care about doing work that leaves the world a little better than you found it.
• You balance hustle with humanity. You love the buzz of in-person teamwork, but you also know when to recharge (pun totally intended 🔋).
• You grow on purpose. You’re hungry to learn, to stretch, and to build something meaningful, not just rack up LinkedIn bullet points.

How you'll be Powered up?

• 🏥 Private health insurance coverage
• 💪🏼 Gym membership to help you stay active
• ⏰ Flexible working hours: you own your time
• 🌍 Annual offsite where we celebrate the year’s achievements and spend quality time together (last year we went to Algarve, Portugal!)
• 🤝🏼 Regular team-building events with your local teammates
• 📚 English Training as English is our language used to connect with all markets and teams
• 🍩 Free office snacks and unlimited coffee & Meal allowance for every worked day
• ⚡️Special discounts for charging your electric vehicle

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Our Promise To You

The best solutions come from different voices. We’re building a culture where inclusion, respect, and equal opportunity aren’t policies they’re lived every day. At Powerdot, everyone has the space to speak up, challenge the status quo, and make a difference. At Powerdot, your voice powers the future, literally.