Talent Acquisition Specialist – IT & Data

About Keyrus

Keyrus is a global consulting and technology company focused on making data matter — truly matter — from a human perspective.

Founded in 1996, Keyrus operates in 28+ countries across 5 continents, with more than 3,300 people worldwide. Our strength comes from combining deep expertise in Data & Analytics, AI, Digital, and Management Consulting with a strong understanding of business realities.

Data is never the goal in itself. We use data to shape understanding, design meaningful experiences, and enable better, real-life decisions.

At Keyrus, we also believe companies have a responsibility beyond performance. Through our Foundation and ESG initiatives, we actively contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and positive societal impact.

#OneTeamOneKeyrus

The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist – IT & Data, you will be primarily focused on recruitment delivery (95%), supporting hiring needs across international markets, including India, EMEA, and APAC.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys sourcing, engaging, assessing, and closing talent, particularly within IT, Data, and Digital profiles. You will work closely with hiring managers and international stakeholders, contributing directly to hiring outcomes and being rewarded through a commission plan per successful hire.

Job location: Portugal (Hybrid Model in Porto or Lisbon)

Contract type: Fixed-term 6 months - with high possibility to become permanent.

Target start date: February

Working hours: Full-time (40h/week)

Compensation: €19,000 – €21,500 gross per year + Commission plan.

Note: All applications (CVs) must be submitted in English.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

- Own and execute end-to-end recruitment processes, from role intake to offer stage.

- Actively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, networking, and talent mapping.

- Recruit for IT, Data, and Digital roles, with a clear understanding of profiles such as:

- Data Engineers

- Data Analysts

- Software Developers

- BI, QA, Cloud, and related tech roles

- Build and manage strong talent pipelines across multiple geographies.

- Screen and interview candidates, assessing both technical alignment and cultural fit.

- Review, analyse, and optimise CVs before presenting them to hiring managers or clients.

- Maintain accurate and structured records in the ATS (TeamTailor), ensuring process discipline and data quality.

- Partner closely with hiring managers to align expectations, priorities, and timelines.

- Contribute to employer branding and LinkedIn visibility, supporting Keyrus’ presence in the talent market.

- Track recruitment activity and results, contributing to performance reporting and continuous improvement.

What Makes This Role Challenging

- You will recruit in competitive IT and Data markets with high demand for top talent.

- You will manage multiple roles and stakeholders across regions and time zones.

- Delivery matters — quality, speed, and consistency are key.

- Performance is rewarded, and ownership of outcomes is expected.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves

- Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within IT / Data / Technology recruitment.

- Strong hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search.

- Ability to read, assess, and improve CVs before submission.

- Experience recruiting in international contexts.

- Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with candidates and stakeholders.

- Fluent in English.

- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple recruitment processes in parallel.

- Proactive, delivery-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

- Fluency in English.

- Must be a Portuguese or European citizen, or hold a valid work permit for Portugal.

Nice-to-haves

- Experience recruiting in India, EMEA, and/or APAC markets.

- Background in consulting or international environments.

- Additional language skills such as German, Spanish, or French.

- Familiarity with ATS platforms (TeamTailor is a plus).

- Interest in AI, automation, and modern recruiting tools.

How Our Salary Ranges Work

At Keyrus, salary ranges reflect different levels of mastery and impact within the same role — not different job titles.

Bottom of the range: You meet the core requirements and will need ramp-up time and support.

Middle of the range: You are fully autonomous from Day 1 and deliver consistently.

Top of the range: You are a reference for the role, mentor others, and raise the bar for the team.

Final offers are based on experience, autonomy, scope, and market context, and are discussed transparently during the process.

What We Offer at Keyrus Portugal

- Competitive salary aligned with your experience and the data market.

- Meal allowance: €10.20/day.

- Flexible benefits plan.

- Private medical insurance.

- 22 days of annual leave, increasing every 3 years (up to 25 days).

- Continuous learning via KLX – Keyrus Learning Experience.

- A collaborative, international, and human-centred work environment.

Why Keyrus?

Joining Keyrus means joining:

- A market leader in Data Intelligence.

- A company where people, trust, and diversity are core values.

- An environment that values ownership, flexibility, and innovation.

- A place where different backgrounds and perspectives are not just welcomed — they are essential.

We believe diversity drives better thinking, stronger teams, and better outcomes. Everyone belongs at Keyrus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.