Talent Acquisition Specialist

[About ZEISS]

The ZEISS group is a Global Leader in Optical Technology with a 180-year history. The ZEISS Group, headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, provides innovative solutions in semiconductor technology, industrial quality and research, medical technology and consumer optical technology. The history of the ZEISS group, which began with the founder of Carl Zeiss in 1846 based on the entrepreneurial spirit of “combining theory and practice”, has established itself as a pioneer in the field of optics through ceaseless exploration of the field of optics.

ZEISS Korea has played a key role in the Korean market for the past 40 years. For ZEISS, the Korean Market is One of the Top 5 Global Sales Markets, providing products and services from five business areas to Korean customers:

• Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

• Industrial Quality Solutions

• Research Microscopy Solutions

• Medical Technology

• Vision Care (Consumer Markets)

[Employment Conditions]

• Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Contract: Regular

• Location: Seoul (송파구 문정동)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive our recruitment strategies and manage full-cycle hiring from A to Z. In this individual contributor role, you will combine high-level recruitment strategy with hands-on execution—directly sourcing top talent, partnering with hiring managers, and shaping our hiring culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Recruitment (Full-Cycle): Directly manage the entire talent acquisition process from job profile definition and sourcing to interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding setup.

• Recruitment Strategy & Execution: Formulate tailored hiring strategies aligned with business goals and personally execute them to meet organizational growth targets.

• Direct Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, talent networks, and direct outreach across key roles.

• Hiring Partner Alignment: Collaborate closely with department heads and executives to define job requirements, build structured assessment rubrics, and streamline decision-making.

• Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Deliver a seamless, respectful, and engaging candidate journey while driving local recruitment branding initiatives.

• Pipeline & Data Tracking: Build and manage internal recruitment tracking systems (e.g., via spreadsheets/internal databases) to track key hiring metrics, monitor pipelines, and optimize sourcing channels.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7-10 years of dedicated talent acquisition experience (in-house recruiting and/or agency background).

• Hands-on Execution: Proven ability to operate independently and execute full-lifecycle recruiting from start to finish without needing dedicated support staff.

• Proactive Sourcing: Strong track record in direct outbound sourcing and candidate engagement rather than relying solely on inbound applicants.

• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to influence, advise, and partner with senior leadership and hiring partners.

• Problem-Solving & Agility: Strong adaptability to navigate ambiguous environments and implement practical recruitment solutions rapidly.

• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to influence, advise, and partner with cross-functional teams and hiring managers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of building or significantly refining hiring processes (0 to 1) in fast-paced or scaling organizations.

• Proficiency with modern recruiting tools and platforms such as Linked-in, Workday etc.

• Business-level fluency in English for cross-border collaboration or international communication.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: