We’re seeking an experienced in-house Executive Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team in Barcelona. If you’re ready to soar, we’re ready to take you there.
Why eDreams ODIGEO
Join the world’s leading travel subscription platform and one of the largest e-commerce businesses in Europe.
Millions of customers every year across 44 markets – 5 brands – over 7.5 million Prime members since launching in 2017.
More than 100 million searches per day on our websites – more than 6 billion AI daily predictions
Over 1,700 employees – More than 60 different nationalities from all continents – 99% permanent contracts
We’re the world’s leading travel subscription platform and one of the largest e-commerce businesses in Europe. We are a tech company revolutionising the travel booking experience through our consumer insight, innovative technology, market leadership, and Prime, the world’s first travel subscription program.
What you will do:
An in-house executive recruiter acts as a strategic talent advisor, a skilled headhunter, and a meticulous project manager, all aimed at securing the leadership talent essential for the organization’s long-term success. In a company which is adapting and also leading in a very competitive marketplace, new roles also arise which need the skills of the executive recruiter in order to hire for business needs rather than executive roles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Partnership and Planning
- You work closely with senior leadership, and hiring managers to deeply understand the organization’s strategic objectives, current and future talent needs, and the specific requirements, skills, and cultural fit for each executive role or those key roles which require the skills of an executive recruiter
- Translate organizational needs into detailed and compelling job descriptions for senior-level roles, outlining necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, leadership competencies, and cultural alignment.
- Design and implement comprehensive executive search strategies, including identifying target industries, companies, and candidate profiles, leveraging also internal talent
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and compensation benchmarks for executive roles to provide strategic advice to hiring managers and the people team
- Candidate Sourcing and Engagement
- Actively seek out passive candidates – professionals who may not be actively job-hunting but are open to compelling opportunities.
- Continuously cultivate relationships with potential future candidates, even if there isn’t an immediate opening, to build a robust pool of qualified talent.
- Play a significant role in promoting the company’s employer brand to attract top talent, highlighting the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
- Candidate Assessment & Management
- Beyond reviewing resumes, you conduct rigorous assessments to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, communication and the competencies under eDO’s leadership model
- Executive-level recruitment often requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality throughout the interview process to protect both the company and the candidate.
- You ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely communication and feedback.
- Offer and Onboarding
- Handle the offer and negotiation process, including salary, benefits, and other compensation packages, ensuring internal equity in conjunction with our People Team and the Hiring Manager
- Make sure the candidate keeps engaged between offer signature and start date. Remain the point of contact until the start date and assist in the initial onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition and integration into the company.
- Data Integrity & Process Excellence
- Maintaining strict confidentiality is paramount, especially when dealing with sensitive transitions.
- Ensure all hiring practices comply with legal and ethical recruitment standards and regulations
- Keep accurate records of candidate interactions, interview results, and other essential details in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment databases.
- Analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies and continuously improve processes.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor Degree in any given subject with no preference
- Master in Business Administration strongly desirable
- 6+ years of experience in Executive Recruitment in a fast-moving environment
- Strong international sourcing experience from social media or you well-established network
- You love social media and have developed excellent sourcing skills to target passive candidates with enticing messaging
- Data-driven mindset in order to influence in the organisation and measure the impact of the Executive Recruitment function
- Curiosity to apply automation and/or AI in Executive Recruitment
- Drive to understanding the business well strategically and if necessary in detail
- Ability to hire for a business need without a job description impacting the organisational design
- Team-player, strategic mindset, attention to detail, organised & able to prioritise
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English, ideally C2
What’s in it for you?
The best talent deserves the best benefits
Here’s what we offer:
- A rewarding Compensation package! 💥 Prime Plus membership, competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible benefits, performance-based bonuses, birthday day off, discounts and partnerships, relocation support and premium equipment with role-based selection options and device ownership through our equipment lifecycle program when it reaches its refresh cycle.
- Continuous learning to fuel your growth and explore new horizons! 📚 Learn and grow with free Coursera access, soft skills workshops, tech training, leadership development, and more. Plus, enjoy a great onboarding program.
- Grow opportunities to empower your career and unleash your potential! 🚀 Personalised career paths and the eVOLVE Program will help you discover, grow, and thrive. Internal mobility opportunities let you pursue horizontal career changes and promotions.
- Your Well-being is our priority. Embrace Freedom and Flexibility! 💙 At eDO, we value flexibility, employee care, and transparency. We offer a hybrid home-office model focused on outcomes. You’ll be able to find the right work-personal life balance that suits you best.
- Work hard, party hard! We believe in having fun and connecting with colleagues! 🎉 Join eDO for after-work events, padel tournaments, parties, and more. Create communities based on your passions, like sports and music. Come to work as you are, with no dress code, and enjoy free fruit, coffee, and tea at our offices.
- Enjoy a dynamic and healthy environment! 💫 Be innovative, take risks, and share your ideas. Our diverse and open-minded teams support high performance, learning, and growth. You’ll work in an Agile mindset environment with recognition at our core.
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If you are ready for a career opportunity with unmatched benefits, continuous learning, and a supportive work-life balance, look no further! Take your career to new destinations by applying now and help our diverse, inclusive, and passionate team shape the future of travel.
For further information, please contact
executive-recruitment@edreamsodigeo.com
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Our people are the key to our success. Each one of them is unique in their own way and the respect for their uniqueness is and will always be a passion and motivation. Don’t meet every requirement? If you’re excited about this role but do not feel your experience aligns perfectly with all the requirements we strongly encourage you to apply nevertheless.
