Talent Aquisition Specialist at Smadex SLU – Barcelona, Barcelona

Smadex is a leading advertising technology company founded in Barcelona in 2010 and sold to American-based and stock-listed Entravision in 2018 (NYSE: EVC). We power campaigns for Apps, Games, and Brands across Mobile and CTV using advanced machine learning and optimized creative strategies to deliver results. Smadex is one of the fastest-growing DSPs, and we are adding talent to fuel our ambitious plans.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People team in Barcelona. In this role, you will be the key driver in identifying and attracting top talent to support our hyper-growth phase. You will thrive here if your passion is communication, you are data-driven, creative in your search strategies, and passionate about building engaged teams in a fast-paced tech environment.

This is a full-time position based in Barcelona.

Your Mission:

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruiting including CV review, initial phone screens, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, social media, university networks, and alternative search techniques to identify passive talent and meet hiring deadlines.
• Act as a trusted partner to Hiring Managers; help them define their needs, manage their expectations, and support decision-making to ensure high-quality, long-term hires.
• Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date pipeline in our ATS (JazzHR).
• Leverage recruitment data and analytics to support business cases, identify bottlenecks, and pursue creative solutions to improve time-to-hire and quality-of-hire.
• Ensure every candidate has a smooth and professional experience, regardless of the outcome.
• Create and scale efficient workflows between candidates and hiring managers to ensure results.
• Represent Smadex by attending networking events, university fairs, and e-meetups to spread the word about our culture.
• Work closely with the broader HR & Office team to support our overall recruitment goals and employer brand.

What are we looking for:

• 2+ years of in-house recruiting experience in a fast-paced start-up or hyper-growth tech company.
• Experience in Tech recruitment is highly a plus.
• Proven experience managing both high-volume recruitment and specialist/niche searches.
• Strong experience in direct sourcing and headhunting techniques.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory.
• Confident communicator who builds rapport with ease and enjoys working with people from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Naturally curious mindset with a genuine interest in talent acquisition, employer branding, and hiring operations.
• A growth mindset: you’re adaptable, curious, and energized by solving complex hiring challenges.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to support business cases and drive creative solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a multitasking environment.
• A great team player who is collaborative and builds strong relationships with hiring managers and the wider People team.

What is in it for you:

• Integrate a highly motivated and young team.
• Great compensation package.
• Top location at the heart of Barcelona in a penthouse office with a rooftop terrace, barbeque, and a fully stocked fridge.
• Work from home: 2 days/week
• Private Health Insurance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Meal vouchers - Tickets Restaurant monthly allowance.
• Monthly gym allowance: Choose between DiR Gym and Wellhub
• Monthly TGIF events.
• Regular team-building events.
• Fun and friendly work environment with talented marketers and engineers from over 40+ countries
• And more!

Please note that we do NOT provide VISA sponsorship for this role. Candidates without a legal permit to work in the location will not be considered.