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Gitlab Candidate Experience Specialist (EMEA) - Contract in Germany
Candidate Experience Specialist (EMEA) - Contract
Remote, EMEA
GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform (https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform) , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission (https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission) is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab) on our product and staying aligned with our values (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values) . Learn more about Life at GitLab (https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab) .
The GitLab Candidate Experience Specialists work to create positive experiences for GitLab candidates and hiring teams. In a growing fast-paced environment, the Candidate Experience Specialist is a dynamic team member who helps create an amazing candidate experience, improve our existing hiring practices, and deliver exceptional results to our hiring teams. GitLab strives to be a preferred employer and relies on the Candidate Experience Specialists to act as brand ambassadors by embodying the company values during every interaction with potential team members. The Candidate Experience Specialist is enthusiastic about working with high volume and is dedicated to helping GitLab build a qualified, diverse, and motivated team. The Candidate Experience Specialist reports to the Associate Manager, Candidate Experience.
The ideal candidate for this role will be located in EMEA.
What you'll do
Collaborate with Recruiters, hiring teams and Recruiting leadership to understand and implement the hiring plan for each job requisition
Coordinate with the Recruiters to maintain correct process information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and GitLab repositories
Build and update an effective network of internal and external resources to call on as needed
Ensure candidates receive timely, thoughtful and engaging messaging throughout the hiring process
Work in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to help recruiters maintain a positive candidate experience for candidates
Helps manage candidate traffic for all roles
Act as the Recruiting Coordinator (https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/talent-acquisition-framework/coordinator/) for the interview process
Assist with conducting reference checks, if applicable, for all candidates entering the final round of the interview phase
Create and stage employment contracts for candidates receiving an offer of employment on behalf of the hiring manager and recruiter
Work to create a seamless handoff of new team members to the People Connect Team (https://handbook.gitlab.com/job-families/people-group/people-connect/)
Promote our values, culture and remote only passion
What you'll bring
Desire to learn about Talent Acquisition and GitLab from the ground level
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and work with C-Suite level candidates with a focus on delivering an excellent candidate experience
Ambitious, efficient and stable under tight deadlines and competing priorities
Proficient in Google Workspace
Ability to build relationships with team members, hiring managers and colleagues across multiple disciplines and timezones
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across all levels
Willingness to learn and use software tools including Git and GitLab
Organized, efficient, and proactive with a keen sense of urgency
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Prior experience using an applicant tracking system, Greenhouse experience is a plus
Ability to recognize and appropriately handle highly sensitive and confidential information
Experience working remotely is a plus
Share our values (https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/) and work in accordance with those values
Ability to use GitLab
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