Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Sonepar Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services . In 2025, Sonepar achieved sales of €33.6 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. How will you shape our tomorrow As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead the talent acquisition strategy for Sonepar Headquarters, ensuring it is aligned with the business strategy, in order to attract, recruit and retain key candidates in a competitive and talent-scarce market. You would work across a range of areas within Human Resources, playing a key role in talent acquisition. You will play a pivotal role in supporting Sonepar's digital transformation agenda by attracting, engaging and hiring key talent across Headquarters functions. Partnering closely with business leaders, you will contribute to the growth of critical capabilities in areas such as Digital, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and IT, while also supporting a broader range of strategic positions. Operating in an international environment, you will proactively identify and engage talent across multiple geographies, helping Sonepar strengthen its global leadership and expertise. Main responsibilities: Own end-to-end hiring -Headhunt top talent for our Digital, Data, Engineering, Product, IT, Cybersecurity and other Corporate teams by understanding needs, sourcing proactively, and engaging high-quality candidates -Own the full recruitment cycle: from screening to closing and onboarding for the roles you manage -Deliver an excellent candidate experience, ensuring every interaction is meaningful and aligned with our values -Drive closing strategies and support offer negotiations -Monitor talent acquisition metrics (pipeline health, conversion rates, time-to-hire) -Share insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and outcomes Coordinate recruitment processes -Act as a key point of contact with Hiring Managers, and leadership on hiring topics -Ensure alignment on hiring needs, priorities, and expectations across teams. -Bring visibility on pipelines, risks, and progress, and help unblock situations when needed. -Coordinate complex or high-priority roles, ensuring smooth and efficient processes. -Develop intrnational talent pipelines on specific positions. Partner closely with stakeholders -Coach hiring managers and interviewers on best practices, interview quality, and decision-making -Challenge and support stakeholders to maintain a high hiring bar and consistency across teams -Facilitate clear and efficient communication throughout the hiring process Drive operational excellence & improvements -Identify bottlenecks and continuously improve hiring processes, workflows, and tools -Lead or contribute to key TA projects, such as: Candidate experience improvements (communication, feedback loops, transparency) The experience you bring Technical Skills Solid experience in Talent Acquisition in a fast-growing and international environment and ability to recruit rare and technical candidates Skills in pre-employment, job offers and contract management Employer branding and talent visibility Candidate experience Focus Data and performance management Supporting hiring managers Key behavioural (cross-functional) skills • Communication & influence (candidates, managers, senior management) • Rigour and organisational skills (priorities, deadlines, processes) • Negotiation skills and commercial mindset (recruitment as “selling a project”) • Resilience and adaptability in a challenging market • Fluent spoken and written English and French (minimum C1 level) Work Mode & Location Hybrid: 3 days in Paris (8ème) after the probation period Benefits that await you: The role - Your daily activities will be interesting, stimulating and varied... No two days are alike! The organisation - You'll be part of the Sonepar family and share the same values! The culture - You'll be working in an international environment. The team - Our dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded and talented team is eager to welcome additional skills to continue to meet the challenge. 75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass. Swile Ticket restaurant card Gym exclusively reserved for the company and made available to employees free of charge. Sustainable mobility package Health insurance & Welfare Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus. Recruitment Process Interview with an HR member Interview with the Manager We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description. Don't hold back because you feel you don't tick every box. At Sonepar, we value your skills, your passion and if your career journey has had remarkable twists and turns, it only adds to your unique story. We ensure we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for their uniqueness. Regardless of physical abilities, office requirements, gender, sexual orientation, academic backgrounds or other diversity dimensions, every position at Sonepar is open to individuals who share our core values and engagements. We aim to ensure our job listings resonate with everyone and truly represent the diversity we embrace and we are proud to have the GEEIS Label (Gender Equality for European & International Standard) and to be partner of AGEFIPH (Association de Gestion du Fonds pour l’Insertion Professionnelle des Personnes Handicapées) You are interested in this challenge? Then join and build a better future with us! More information on Sonepar: Website : Twitter: @sonepar LinkedIn: