Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join KSE's in-house Talent Acquisition team and lead the attraction of key professionals and senior leaders across our academic, research, and administrative functions.
 

This role is for someone who:

• Thinks in terms of the talent market, not just vacancies;
• Knows how to engage passive candidates;
• Builds trusted relationships with top professionals;
• Influences strategic hiring decisions rather than simply filling positions.
   

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full Executive Search lifecycle, from market analysis and talent mapping to supporting candidates through the final stages of the hiring process;
• Conducting proactive headhunting and direct search for senior-level professionals using modern sourcing tools and techniques;
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with leading experts, executives, and industry leaders;
• Conducting in-depth interviews to assess candidates' experience, leadership and management competencies, as well as collecting professional references;
• Partnering with business leaders and senior management on strategic hiring initiatives;
• Introducing new approaches to talent sourcing, assessment, and attraction.
   

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• At least 3 years of experience in Executive Search, headhunting, or strategic recruitment;
• Strong command of direct sourcing techniques, including Boolean Search, X-Ray Search, and Talent Mapping;
• Deep understanding of the labor market and the ability to assess senior-level candidates;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and conduct complex negotiations;
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Strong analytical thinking, autonomy, and a results-oriented mindset.
   

We offer:

• A flexible hybrid work format with an office conveniently located near Beresteiska metro station;
• A comprehensive wellbeing package, including private medical insurance, access to a corporate psychologist, and mental health support programs;
• Professional development opportunities, including training, professional courses, and corporate English classes;
• The opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of education, business, and society;
• The chance to work alongside top professionals and industry leaders— every role and every interview will broaden your professional perspective.
   

If you are passionate about finding not just candidates, but people who shape the future, and you want to work on roles that make a real impact, we would be delighted to get to know you.

Join KSE and help build the intellectual foundation of a strong and innovative Ukrainian economy.