Talent Acquisition Specialist - European Focus

OUR STORY:

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow !

Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.

Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.

Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

WHY WE NEED YOU ?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our  Talent Acquisition team to accelerate our expansion and manage a high volume of European recruitments .

Your mission will be to partner with hiring managers and lead full-cycle European recruitment initiatives in order to attract top-tier tech talent and scale our sovereign cloud offerings across Europe .

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.

You will be part of a team of 7 peopl e. Each Talent Acquisition Manager is dedicated to a major department while seamlessly collaborating across scopes depending on business priorities to ensure collective success.

Manager information: Clémentine (Head of Talent Acquisition)

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to conduct comprehensive recruitment planning briefings.
• Understand the global European recruitment roadmap to anticipate resource needs and ensure hiring objectives are met with success.
• Prepare job descriptions tailored to competitive international markets
• Source, hunt, and screen CVs to build robust pipelines for international roles across Europe
• Conduct dynamic discovery calls to assess candidate expertise, motivations, and culture fit
• Organize, coordinate, and closely follow up on the end-to-end interview and selection process
• Support and coach hiring managers throughout their recruitment journeys with expert talent advice
• Prepare and extend competitive job offers , driving negotiations to successful closure
• Track, pilot, and analyze recruitment KPIs (sourcing channels, Time-to-Hire, Time-to-Fill) to continuously optimize performance
• Contribute to cross-functional recruitment projects , including employer branding initiatives and internal communication

ABOUT YOU
HARDSKILLS:

• 1 year minimum in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally within a fast-growing tech environment
• Proven track record in international sourcing and hunting candidates across European markets (e.g., Sweden, Italy, Germany)
• Proficiency with modern recruitment tools and applicant tracking systems (such as Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Welcome to the Jungle)
• Familiarity with collaborative work suites (Google Suite, Slack, )
• Full professional fluency in English , as it is essential for our European and international scopes and recruitment processes.
• Professional oral proficiency in French , required for seamless internal communication and collaboration.
• Familiarity with AI-powered recruitment tools , workflow automation, and emerging HR technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, LinkedIn Recruiter AI features, ATS automation, sourcing automation tools).

SOFT SKILLS:

• High dynamism and reactivity to handle multiple open positions simultaneously in an evolving ecosystem
• Proactive mindset with a strong ability to propose innovative sourcing and process improvements
• Curiosity and humility , paired with a genuine interest in understanding complex technical domains
• Strong organizational skills and rigor to manage pipeline data and candidate communication flawlessly
• Assertiveness and active listening to establish strong partnerships with both candidates and business managers

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

• Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.
• Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.
• Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.
• Well-being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.
• International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.
• Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.

Why join the Scaleway adventure?

✔ A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.

✔ A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.

✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.

THE NEXT STEPS …

• Screening Call with recruiter to discuss your background (30 min)
• Team Lead interview to validate your expertise and discuss sourcing strategies 30 min)
• Team fit discussion to deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)
• Final Interview with Clémentine Tirouflet Head of Talent Acquisition to understand your recruitment skills and approach to the role, followed by a coffee chat break and introduction with CHRO Alix Guitard .