Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Born and based in Barcelona, Nacar is an award-winning Strategic Design Agency , impassioned by our agile and international team composed of over 90 creative professionals ( design strategists, researchers, product and UX / UI designers, engineers, and overall creatives ). We work with all-size clients from across multiple industries, collaborating in innovation and establishing solutions and product strategies that apply to Industrial, Digital, Brand and Service Design . We also contribute to their digitalization, by conceptualizing and prototyping new, human centered products and services around technological capabilities. With a hybrid-work model and flexible working hours , we are powered by a culture of communication, collaboration, proactivity and positivity , always aiming to humanize technology experiences and to transform into the phygital future. Our offices, an urban oasis, are located in the beautiful Palo Alto , an old factory in Poblenou, restored and converted into studios for designers and artists. Nacar was made to be a place where people can grow and impact the world , and we’re in continuous growth to always provide our best. Our team is connected by common challenges , eager to discover , envision and materialize new opportunities. Is this something you feel identified with? We're currently looking for a Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist to join our growing HR/Talent team. This role splits its focus between supporting Talent Acquisition and taking full ownership of our Onboarding process, with the opportunity to grow into leading our Performance & Development initiatives over time. This is not a purely administrative or execution-only role. We're looking for someone who can operate with autonomy, bring structure to processes that are still maturing, and partner closely with the Talent Acquisition and HR teams to keep candidates and new hires supported at every step. -What will your day to day be like?- You will: Support sourcing efforts across open roles (LinkedIn, job boards, direct outreach). Conduct interviews and evaluate candidate profiles. Assist with scheduling and coordinating interviews. Manage and maintain our ATS (Recruitee), keeping candidate information organized and up to date. Provide timely, thoughtful feedback to candidates throughout the process. Ensure smooth, consistent communication with candidates at every stage. Support general organization and documentation of the recruitment pipeline. Develop and write Job Descriptions for open roles. Participate in client Kick-Off Meetings. Own the onboarding process end-to-end, starting from offer acceptance. Handle all administrative steps related to new hires. Organize and manage the new hire's schedule during their first days/weeks. Coordinate meetings with all stakeholders involved in onboarding (managers, teams, IT, etc.). Participate in and help run welcome/orientation sessions. Identify gaps in the current onboarding process (today largely manual) and proactively propose improvements, tools, and automation. Nice to have: take ownership of performance review and p otential assessment processes , research best practices and vendor options, and bring proposals to help shape this vertical within the HR team. -What are we looking for?- 1–3 years of experience in HR , Talent Acquisition, or a related People function. General knowledge of Talent Acquisition processes and onboarding best practices. Strong ownership mindset, curiosity, and a proactive , "let's build it" attitude. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and juggling priorities. Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken). Exposure to performance review processes, HR tools , or process automation. -Why should you join?- This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow across the full employee lifecycle — from sourcing to onboarding to performance — while joining a center of innovation that's impacting clients all over the world 🙂 We also offer: 🔖Permanent contract. 💰Competitive salary 🏡Hybrid working model - you can either work from home or enjoy our beautiful studio (with free coffee and a great garden!). 🌈Join a dynamic +15 nationalities community and enjoy our team-building activities. 📚Keep challenging yourself with our Nacar Academy training program, aligned with the creation of personalized career paths. ✨26 paid vacation days. 💯Monthly allowance for internet costs and a budget for working-from-home materials. 🍎Health Insurance. 🚀Flexible working hours. 🆓Free tickets for the Palo Alto Market 😃