Talent Acquisition Specialist (Maternity Cover) Italy

JOB DESCRIPTION: Bring Your Talent Expertise to Abbott At Abbott, we are committed to helping people live healthier lives through breakthrough science and innovative healthcare solutions. As a global healthcare leader, we create opportunities for our employees to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate Talent Acquisition team in Italy on a maternity cover contract. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers and HR colleagues to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across a variety of business functions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other talent channels.
• Screen and assess candidates, identifying the best talent for current and future business needs.
• Guide hiring managers through the recruitment process, providing market insights and recruitment expertise.
• Coordinate and manage interview processes while ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Build strong partnerships with HR colleagues & hiring managers
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with company policies and local employment regulations.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.
• Support employer branding, university engagement, networking activities, and recruitment events.
• Contribute to Talent Acquisition projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or Executive Search, either in-house or within an agency environment.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional approach to handling confidential information.
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience recruiting across multiple business functions and levels.
• Strong direct sourcing and talent‑mapping capabilities.
• Experience working within a multinational or matrix organization.
• Exposure to healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working with external recruitment agencies and suppliers.

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you can build a rewarding career while helping create a healthier future for people around the world.

• Career development opportunities within a global healthcare leader.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of business functions and stakeholders.
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow professionally.
• A company recognized globally for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Recruiting

DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION: Italy > Rome : Via Giorgio Ribotta 9

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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