Talent Acquisition Associate (Madrid)

Location: Madrid, Spain

Date Posted: Jul 29, 2026

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work - guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

The EMEA Talent Acquisition team partners with business leaders across the region to attract and hire exceptional talent across a diverse range of service lines and functions. Operating in a responsive, international environment, where accuracy, collaboration and candidate experience are central to how we work.

As part of the Early Careers Recruitment team, you will support end-to-end hiring activities, working closely with recruiters, hiring managers and candidates across multiple Business Units. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, build relationships with stakeholders, and use your recruitment experience to engage talented individuals and showcase A&M as an employer of choice.

How you will contribute

Based in Madrid, you will lead the delivery of intern hiring across Spain, with occasional support for recruitment activity in Portugal and Italy. Working closely with hiring managers, universities and candidates, you will drive candidate attraction, campus engagement, assessment centres and selection processes, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience while helping the business attract and hire top early careers talent.

You will:

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for intern and graduate programmes, from role briefing and attraction through to screening, interviews, offers and onboarding, maintaining high levels of organisation and attention to detail.

Source and engage students and recent graduates through universities, career services, job boards, social media, referrals and other talent attraction channels, building strong relationships to develop talent pipelines.

Screen and assess candidates against agreed competencies and programme requirements, communicating effectively with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process.

Coordinate interviews, assessment centres and recruitment events, delivering an outstanding candidate experience and ensuring all stakeholders are well informed and supported.

Develop collaborative relationships with universities, candidates, hiring managers and internal stakeholders to support hiring and talent attraction initiatives.

Maintain accurate recruitment data, reporting and pipeline updates within Jobvite and other internal systems, while adapting to changing priorities and business needs.

Qualifications

Previous recruitment experience, ideally gained within an in-house Talent Acquisition team, recruitment agency or early careers recruitment environment.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers and other stakeholders.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence a wide range of audiences.

Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.

A candidate-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional recruitment experience.

Strong collaboration skills and experience working effectively within a team and across different functions.

Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in an international environment and respond positively to changing priorities.

Experience using applicant tracking systems and maintaining accurate recruitment data and reporting.

Fluency in Spanish and English is essential

Your journey at A&M

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritise your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Culture & Values

At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.