Staff Leasing Recruiter - Madrid, Spain (Fixed Term)

Why join Safeguard Global?

We want to help you “Work in Any Way” - that makes time for family, commitments, and life outside, so that you can have the best of both worlds. When you own what you do and are driven to deliver, you have the flexibility to decide where and how you work.

Our roles aren’t just remote and hybrid first—they break free from the traditional ways of doing things, paving a way for A Job That Works for You.

The role in a nutshell:

Within our Temporary Employment and Recruitment division, we are looking for a Staff Leasing Recruiter to join our team in Madrid on a Fixed-term contract for 4 months. We are seeking an experienced Recruiter with a strong background in the Human Resources sector, specifically within HR Consulting and Temporary Staffing Agencies (ETT). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle; building talent pipelines, delivering exceptional client service, and achieving defined recruitment performance targets. This role requires a proactive recruitment professional who can effectively source, assess, engage, and place candidates whilst maintaining compliance with labour regulations and agency processes. The Recruiter will partner closely with Sales and Operations teams to ensure client hiring needs are met efficiently and with high levels of quality and service.

How you will make a difference:

End-to-End Recruitment Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for temporary and permanent vacancies, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate presentation, offer management, placement, and onboarding.

• Deliver recruitment services in accordance with established company policies, client service standards, and compliance requirements.

• Maintain accurate candidate and client records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and CRM.

Talent Attraction and Candidate Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, referrals, networking, local market activities, and direct sourcing techniques.

• Build and maintain active talent pools for recurring and high-demand positions.

• Proactively identify passive candidates and engage talent pipelines to support current and future client requirements.

Client and Sales Partnership

• Collaborate closely with the Sales Department and Account Managers to fully understand client workforce requirements, hiring challenges, and business objectives.

• Participate in job briefing meetings and provide labour market insights, talent availability data, salary benchmarking, and recruitment recommendations.

• Act as a recruitment subject matter expert and trusted advisor throughout the hiring process.

Candidate Assessment and Selection

• Conduct screening interviews, competency-based assessments, reference checks, and suitability evaluations.

• Assess candidate qualifications, experience, skills, work eligibility, and cultural fit.

• Present high-quality candidate profiles and recommendations to clients.

Temporary Workforce Management

• Support the recruitment and placement of temporary workers whilst ensuring compliance with local labour laws and ETT regulations.

• Coordinate onboarding documentation, right-to-work verification, employment contracts, and assignment readiness.

• Monitor temporary worker performance, attendance, assignment completion, and retention.

Stakeholder Communication and Service Delivery

• Ensure timely communication with candidates, clients, temporary workers, and internal stakeholders.

• Provide regular recruitment updates, pipeline reports, and market intelligence to clients and internal teams.

• Resolve recruitment challenges proactively and professionally.

Regional and Cross-Functional Support

• Coordinate and support recruitment initiatives across multiple regions when required.

• Share candidate networks, market knowledge, and recruitment best practices with colleagues.

• Participate in training, process improvement initiatives, and recruitment projects.

Key Competencies:

• Full-cycle recruitment expertise within a Temporary Staffing Agency (ETT).

• High-volume and fast-paced recruitment experience.

• Strong talent sourcing and direct search capabilities.

• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

• Client relationship management and consultative partnering.

• Knowledge of employment legislation and labour market practices.

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

• Data-driven decision making and KPI management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Resilience, adaptability, and results orientation.

What will give you an advantage:

• University Degree and/or Master's Degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of recent end-to-end recruitment experience within a Temporary Staffing Agency (ETT). This is a mandatory requirement.

• Demonstrated success recruiting high-volume temporary and permanent positions.

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

• Strong knowledge of temporary staffing administration and employment/labour regulations.

• Experience using ATS, CRM, and recruitment technology platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and recruitment reporting tools.

Base salary starts from € 22,000 + 5% of the revenue generated from recruitment processes.

We are committed to pay transparency and equal pay for equal work at Safeguard Global. Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including skills, experience, scope of responsibility, and market benchmarking, in line with internal salary structures.

Who we are and what we do:

Safeguard Global is….Global! With offices worldwide, we help 1500+ companies hire, manage, and pay employees in 170+ countries. It's all about people! Join us to meet diverse folks, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing folks from around the globe.

Our Global Benefits

• Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way): Be supported with as much flexibility as possible.

• Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.

• 2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.

• Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.

• Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.

Why become a Guardian:

• International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.

• Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.

• Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.

Next Steps:

To apply, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, and or a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.

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