Overview

Mattel EMEA is looking for an Associate Manager Talent Acquisition Partner for our Talent Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, EMEA-APAC, this position will be mainly responsible for end‑to‑end recruitment of talent for the EMEA region. The role partners closely with People & Culture colleagues, leaders, key stakeholders and external partners to support the company’s objectives, business growth and the development of a diverse and talented workforce, embedding company values and culture into the Talent Acquisition process and positioning Mattel as a prime employer of choice.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end recruitment including passive talent outreach to fulfill hiring requisitions while balancing resource capacity and cost effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships and partner with hiring managers and P&C business partners to proactively understand hiring needs.
• Use a combination of recruiting techniques to creatively source, recruit, evaluate, network, and hire top tier talent to meet the needs of our organization.
• Strategize different ways to build diverse talent pipelines and work on tactical research, referral generation, events, and sourcing campaigns.
• Advise and influence hiring managers and the P&C teams with talent market insights, competitive intelligence, and talent demographics.
• Evaluate the skill level and overall fit of applicants against hiring managers needs through resume screening, virtual and in‑person interviews.
• Maintain communication with and provide excellent customer service to candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Manage the entire TA operations and recruitment process‑ from sourcing, scheduling to extending offers, and closing candidates for specific roles in the region.
• Analyze Talent Acquisition KPIs, including candidate experience metrics, recruitment efficiencies, and sourcing channel effectiveness, and analyze social posts and content success and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience with corporate and/or agency recruiting for the EMEA region, including sourcing and full life‑cycle recruiting.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism and business acumen with a positive attitude to interact with candidates, hiring managers and senior leaders.
• Initiative and a desire to always go the extra mile.
• Ability to develop and nurture strong relationships with hiring managers at all levels and candidates.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and information.
• Strong research skills and thorough knowledge of the best recruiting resources.
• Strong technical skills and digital savviness, including proficient use of MS Office, ATS (Smart Recruiter), HRIS (Workday), LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving oneself.
• Fluency in English and other European languages is a plus, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.