Recruiter (Fixed-Term Contract)

Human Resources

Italy, Galliera Veneta

August 12 2026

Full time

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)

Free day to volunteer

Your responsibilities and tasks

At GEA, we don't just fill positions, we build teams that drive innovation and business success.

We are looking for a Recruiter to join our EMEA Recruiting Operations team and lead end-to-end recruitment activities for our businesses across Italy. This role is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment professional who enjoys managing multiple searches, partnering with stakeholders, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience in an international environment.

Reporting to the Regional Lead Recruiting Operations EMEA, you will work closely with Hiring Managers, People Partners and colleagues across Europe to attract and hire top talent.

What you will do

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for positions across Italy, from intake meeting to offer stage.

Typically manage a portfolio of approximately 30-35 open requisitions across different business functions and levels.

Partner with Hiring Managers and People Partners to understand hiring needs and define effective recruitment strategies.

Source and engage talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks and other sourcing channels.

Create engaging job advertisements and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Conduct candidate screening and manage interview coordination.

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

Support employer branding initiatives, career events and recruitment marketing activities.

Use Workday and recruiting technologies to manage recruitment activities and maintain data accuracy.

Provide market insights and talent intelligence to hiring stakeholders.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and recruiting best practices across the EMEA region.

Support recruitment activities in other European countries when required.

Your profile and qualifications

What you bring

Previous experience in Recruiting or Talent Acquisition.

Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.

Confidence in partnering with Hiring Managers and providing recruitment advice.

Strong sourcing skills and experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or similar tools.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

A proactive, solutions-oriented and customer-focused mindset.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an international team.

Experience with Workday or other Applicant Tracking Systems is an advantage.

Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Additional European languages are a plus.

What makes you successful

You are a recruiter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can balance quality, speed and stakeholder expectations. You are highly organized, comfortable managing complexity, and capable of building trusted relationships across the business. Most importantly, you take ownership and drive results while maintaining a great candidate experience.

What we offer

The opportunity to join a truly international EMEA Recruiting team.

Exposure to a broad variety of roles and business functions.

A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Flexibility through a hybrid working model following successful completion of the probation period.

The opportunity to contribute to employer branding, recruiting innovation and process improvements.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Employment will be under the applicable Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria).

The expected salary range for this position is between €40,000 and €50,000 gross annual salary (RAL), depending on experience, skills and level of responsibility.

In addition to base salary, GEA offers a competitive benefits package and may include additional compensation components that will be discussed during the selection process.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA