Senior Talent Acquisition Associate

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Associate to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Associate to join our in-house TA team and play a key role in delivering these plans. This role will focus on sourcing, engaging, and hiring highly specialised talent within the data center sector, with particular emphasis on commissioning engineers, commissioning managers, and related technical roles.

You will act as a trusted recruitment partner, working closely with hiring managers and the wider TA team to build strong pipelines, provide market insight, and ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively source, attract, and shortlist senior and specialist candidates across EMEA, with a strong focus on data center and critical infrastructure roles

Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

Engage with passive and active candidates using a variety of sourcing methods (LinkedIn, job boards, networking, referrals, and direct outreach)

Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, project needs, and regional market challenges

Conduct detailed candidate screening and initial interviews, assessing both technical capability and cultural alignment

Provide regular market insights and talent intelligence to support hiring decisions

Coordinate interview processes and support end-to-end recruitment activity

Maintain accurate and compliant candidate records within the ATS

Develop and maintain a strong understanding of regional data center and commissioning talent markets

Requirements

Proven experience in Talent Acquisition or Talent Resourcing within EMEA

Demonstrated experience recruiting for datacenter, commissioning, critical facilities, or engineering roles (highly preferred)

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple open roles

Strong hands-on sourcing capability and confidence engaging passive candidates

Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and technical stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Experience recruiting across multiple countries and understanding regional differences in hiring practices

Skills & Attributes

Strong communicator with a professional and candidate-centric approach

Proactive, organised, and able to work independently

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Strong screening and assessment capability for technical roles

Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office

Active listener with a consultative mindset

Languages

English is mandatory

One or more additional European languages would be an advantage

The role is a full-time remote position; however, candidates must be based in or within reasonable proximity to the Amsterdam, London, or Dublin areas to support business operations and occasional travel requirements.

Base salary will be commensurate with experience and is expected to be highly competitive. While the role is remote, occasional business travel may be required to meet operational needs, though travel is expected to be minimal.

What you’ll get from us

Here, at Salute, we value our people and take great pride providing not just a job but fantastic career opportunities. In addition to the opportunity to work in a great team and earn a competitive salary - you'll gain access to cutting edge industry training that aims to enhance your skills and propel your career forward.

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