CDD Talent Acquisition Specialist H/F

CDD Talent Acquisition Specialist H/F Created in 2017, The Independents is an entrepreneur-driven community of industry-leading experts, delivering global, connected solutions for luxury, fashion and lifestyle businesses to become culture brands. The Independents brings together a unique, future-fit ecosystem of services for ambitious businesses who seek to impact global culture around 3 key pillars: · Experience: Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Betak, INCA, K2, Kennedy, Kitty Events, Prodject, We are Ona, TI Productions · Communication, Strategy & influence: 2x4, Ctzar, Karla Otto, Lefty, Lucien Pages, Sunshine, The Qode · Content: Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Future, Kitten, Sunshine, Terminal 9 Studios, Phantasm Group CONTEXT Reporting to our Talent Acquisition Manager, you will join the HR team to support our teams in their recruitment needs. You will be a key link in the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and high-quality candidate experience from first contact through onboarding. MISSIONS Operational recruitment • You write and publish job postings across various channels (general and specialized job boards, social media, careers page, etc.) • You handle sourcing and CV screening • You conduct phone pre-qualifications and candidate interviews • You actively headhunt on LinkedIn and specialized job boards to identify top talent • You build and maintain talent pools to anticipate recurring hiring needs Candidate experience • You ensure every candidate has a fast, transparent, and high-quality recruitment journey • You are the main point of contact for candidates throughout the process • You collaborate with internal teams to ensure a successful onboarding School relations and partnerships • You build and maintain relationships with schools, universities, and relevant organizations to attract top talent • You take part in job fairs, career events, and recruitment forums Support to the Talent Acquisition Manager • You contribute to reporting and tracking of recruitment KPIs • You bring ideas for continuous process improvement and employer branding initiatives PROFILE You hold a Master's degree You have a first experience in recruitment, ideally gained in the fashion or luxury industry You have a strong service mindset and internal client focus: you know how to build trusted relationships with both managers and candidates You are curious and proactive, able to take initiative and adapt to a variety of needs You are comfortable with sourcing and headhunting techniques (LinkedIn and specialized job boards) You are recognized for your rigor, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple recruitment processes in parallel You are fluent in both French and English, written and spoken ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contract (CDD) • Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager • Start date: September 2026 Locations Paris - Vaugirard Remote status Hybrid