At Ardigen, we apply the power of Artificial Intelligence to accelerate the development of precision therapies.

We are seeking a highly motivated and people-driven professional to join our People & Culture team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building relationships, and is passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful career opportunities.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end in-house recruitment processes, building talent pipelines, and supporting hiring managers in identifying the best candidates to drive Ardigen’s mission forward. The ideal candidate combines strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach and can balance structured recruitment processes with creative sourcing strategies.

The role requires effective communication in both formal and informal settings, the ability to collaborate across teams, and a genuine interest in creating a positive candidate experience. Prior experience in recruitment or talent acquisition within the IT, biotech, or life sciences industry will be considered a strong asset.

Let-s grow together & code against cancer!

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers).
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs, define role requirements, and shape effective recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source and build pipelines of qualified candidates through networking, direct search, and other creative methods.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment journey.
• Support employer branding activities to strengthen Ardigen’s position as an attractive workplace.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and provide regular updates and reports to hiring managers and the People & Culture team.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams to align on hiring priorities and workforce planning.
• Contribute to People & Culture initiatives, including employee engagement, internal communication, and company-wide events.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes, bringing in best practices and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in an HR-related field.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition (in-house or agency), preferably within IT, biotech, or life sciences industries.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage both candidates and hiring managers.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes (sourcing, interviewing, coordinating, and closing).
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies and tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and stakeholders.
• Passion for creating a positive candidate experience and promoting employer branding.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple processes simultaneously.
• Willingness to actively support the People & Culture team in broader company initiatives (e.g., engagement programs, employer branding, internal events, or process improvements).

We offer

• Hybrid working model, our office is based in Kraków
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Mental health support (HearMe Platform)
• English classes
• Funding for professional development, training, and an internal mentoring program
• The opportunity to not just code, but to code with a purpose to make a difference - making a meaningful impact through your daily work #CodeAgainstCancer
• Private medical care
• Multisport card