Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/f/d)

Build Europe's semiconductor future with us!

Join ESMC and help shape the future of Europe’s semiconductor industry!
Are you passionate about connecting people with opportunities and making recruitment processes run smoothly? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international environment where teamwork, ownership, and adaptability make a real difference?

At ESMC, we are building more than a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden. We are building the team behind it.

To support our growing organization, we are looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/f/d) who enjoys managing recruitment activities from start to finish, building strong relationships with hiring managers, and creating a positive candidate experience. This is a fully on-site position, allowing you to work closely with hiring managers, conduct in-person interviews, and actively contribute to our recruitment activities on site.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the recruitment journey: Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned positions, from sourcing and screening to interviews, selection, and offer coordination.
• Make hiring happen: Drive recruitment processes forward, ensuring timely delivery against hiring priorities and targets.
• Find the right talent: Identify, engage, and assess candidates through various sourcing channels, including proactive approaches for hard-to-fill positions.
• Partner with hiring managers: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, conduct on-site interviews, align expectations, and support effective hiring decisions.
• Create a great candidate experience: Ensure professional, transparent, and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Keep things organized: Maintain accurate candidate data and recruitment activities in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Represent ESMC: Support recruiting events, career fairs, and initiatives to attract future talent.
• Make recruitment better: Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, solve operational challenges, and continuously improve recruitment efficiency and service quality.

Your profile

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally with hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience in sourcing and recruiting for challenging or hard-to-fill positions, combined with a good understanding of recruitment channels and talent markets.
• A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset.
• A genuine interest in delivering an excellent candidate experience while balancing business needs and hiring timelines.
• Confidence in using MS Office applications and applicant tracking systems, with an openness to learning new tools and processes.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken; Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Confidence working in an international and culturally diverse environment, including occasional meetings across different time zones.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for recruitment events and career fairs.

Reasons to join ESMC

• Security & Perspective: A permanent employment contract and career advancement opportunities in one of Europe's leading semiconductors fabs.
• Company Pension Plan & Financial Benefits : We support your financial well-being with our robust company pension plan. As an ESMC employee, you also benefit directly from TSMC’s performance through an exclusive Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Relocation Support for Dresden: Moving for us? We’ll provide you with all the support you will need for your relocation and your start in Dresden.
• Health & Well-Being: An annual budget for your health and well-being (e.g., for sports classes, massages, or relaxation) helps you stay fit.
• Meals & Transportation: Enjoy a daily meal allowance as well as a subsidized public transportation (e.g., for the Deutschlandticket) in Germany.

More information

At ESMC, you will have the opportunity to contribute to one of Europe’s most exciting semiconductor projects while helping build the workforce behind our future operations.
You will join an international environment where recruitment plays a key role in business growth. Working alongside colleagues from different cultures and professional backgrounds, you will gain exposure to a wide range of positions and hiring challenges.

This is an opportunity to take ownership, contribute your ideas, improve the way we recruit, and grow your expertise as part of an evolving Talent Acquisition team.

Ready to make an impact?

Join our Talent Acquisition team and help us bring the right people together to build the future of semiconductor manufacturing in Dresden.

Apply now with your English CV and become part of ESMC!

About us

Each journey starts with a first step.
Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.
Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion. Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).
We create a work environment that promotes diversity, ignites passion and enables you to reach your full potential.
At ESMC, we welcome applications from all people, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.