Talent Acquisition Partner F/M/X

Job Description

Location: Aimargues (Occitanie, near Montpellier)

Type of contract: CDD (temporary contract) of 6 to 12 months

Segment: Mars Global Services

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who can confidently lead end-to-end recruitment processes, influence stakeholders, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience for our Royal Canin segment.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will serve as the key expert for all recruitment activities across your assigned scope (especially R&D function). You will manage both internal and external hiring processes from start to finish, acting as a strategic advisor who understands how talent decisions drive business performance.

What are we looking for?

• You bring proven Talent Acquisition expertise from agency and/or corporate environments, ideally in the R&D function.
• You confidently own full-cycle recruitment for mid and senior roles in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• You manage stakeholders with ease, challenge constructively, and influence decisions with credibility.
• You excel in sourcing, leveraging diverse channels and direct search to attract high-quality, diverse talent.
• You operate with autonomy, while actively contributing to team collaboration and shared goals.
• You communicate clearly and effectively in both English and French, with strong written and oral communication skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for your dedicated business area, ensuring smooth and high-quality delivery at every step.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define the key capabilities needed, and build effective strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management, using our Applicant Tracking System (Workday).
• Act as a true Mars ambassador, representing our values, culture, and commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (quality, time, and efficiency) to continuously improve outcomes.
• Use Talent Acquisition tools and systems effectively to ensure consistency with global recruitment standards and support the team’s performance objectives.

What can you expect from Mars?

• At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.
• As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairingly and equitably.
• The mission of Mars Global Services Associates? To be the foundation that serves, protects and supports our business.