Talent Acquisition Partner - Early Talent

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About us
The people we all rely on to make the world go around – they rely on Thales. In a world that is increasingly fast-moving, unpredictable and full of opportunities, they come to us with big ambitions: to make life better and to keep you safer. Combining a unique diversity of expertise, talents and cultures, our employees design and deliver extraordinary high-tech solutions. With 83.000 talents working in 68 countries, 2600 employees are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the biggest high-tech employers in the field of safety and security.
 

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of transportation, defense, space, aerospace and cyberspace, mastering ever-greater complexity and every decisive moment along the way. We are therefore leading the digital transformation, focusing on artificial intelligence, big-data & data analytics, connectivity, mobility and internet of things and cybersecurity. 
In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (HQ). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radars for naval vessels, cyber security solutions, communication equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, research & development for radar tech (in collaboration with TU Delft) and research & development for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

About The Team

At Thales, our Talent Acquisition team is part of HR and responsible for recruitment, employer branding, and campus recruitment. We are a collaborative and energetic group that combines professionalism with a good dose of fun.

About your future role

Every year, Thales welcomes around 150 interns and graduates (MBO/HBO/WO). As a Campus Recruiter at Thales you will be at the heart of this process. You won’t just handle the recruitment cycle – from drafting and posting internship vacancies to selecting candidates and supporting the contract process – but also play a key role in shaping our campus recruitment strategy.

You will develop and coordinate a recruitment event calendar, build lasting relationships with universities, applied sciences institutions, and student associations, and ensure Thales is visible at career fairs, lunch lectures, and student excursions. Sponsorship agreements, guest lectures, and onboarding days for new students will also be part of your work.

In this role, you combine operational excellence with strategic insight. You understand the talent needs of the business, map opportunities, and translate them into impactful initiatives that strengthen Thales’ position as an employer of choice. At the same time, you act as the go-to person for students and managers, answering questions about internships, onboarding and offboarding, and supporting them with the right processes and tools.

What makes you the right fit

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• You bring at least 2 years of experience in recruitment, campus recruitment, or a similar role.
• You combine strategic thinking with operational execution: building long-term relationships while managing day-to-day recruitment needs.
• You feel at home in student environments and understand the dynamics of student and study associations.
• You are a strong communicator, entrepreneurial, and have strong organization skills.
• You enjoy balancing creative event work with accurate administrative processes.
• You thrive both independently and in a team.
• Talent for stakeholder management.

What We Offer

• A challenging role in an innovative, high-tech environment, with plenty of room for your own ideas.
• A professional, supportive, and fun recruitment team.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate with colleagues from 68 countries.
• Flexibility to work where and when you want, with a 60/40 balance between office and home working.
• A competitive salary, travel allowance, and the possibility to tailor your benefits (e.g. bike plan, internet allowance, fitness, relocation support).
• An exceptional 40 vacation days per year.

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