IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 280 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US. 

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We are looking for a global Talent Acquisition Specialist to facilitate our ambitious growth plans and join our journey to expand the frontier of scientific and technological progress with quantum computers!

In this role, you will be part of our global People and Culture team, and you will be based in Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling up an ambitious deep-tech growth company and support in finding and hiring quantum talents! Your main responsibility is to plan, coordinate and execute an international talent acquisition strategy to meet our ambitious growth targets and create connections in our unique talent market. You’ll play a central role in enabling IQM’s mission to expand the boundaries of science and technology through quantum computing.

Additionally, you will be:

• Facilitating the end-to-end hiring process from the kick-off stage into onboarding and ensuring a smooth entry into the IQM culture and ways of working
• Working closely with our marketing team to strengthen our employer brand and building a robust candidate pipeline that aligns with our organizational values
• Ensuring that our talent acquisition practices are compliant with local laws and regulations in all our locations (e.g. GDPR compliance)
• Partnering with and advising our people leaders on best practices in recruitment, providing guidance to enhance their approach to hiring and talent management
• Driving continuous improvement of our talent acquisition strategies in partnership with management, People and Culture (P&C) team, and the whole IQM team
• Cooperating with recruitment partners and managing the recruitment channels to attract top-notch candidates
• Supporting the P&C team with a variety of HR-related tasks related to the development and implementation of HR policies and projects aimed at enhancing our organizational culture
• Ensuring that our recruitment practices reflect IQM’s commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace

What skills do I need?

• Solid track-record in international talent acquisition processes - whether through several years of hands-on experience or through delivering results in complex, fast-moving hiring environments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with minimal direction and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done
• Experience in recruiting technical people, in both HW and SW domain
• Strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment
• Intercultural awareness and sensitivity
• Excellent communication skills in English

What can I expect from IQM?

• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum computing.
• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment.
• Autonomy and ownership in your role, with the trust and space to shape how things are done.
• Flexibility in how and where you work, including hybrid or remote options depending on location.
• A collaborative, research-driven environment working on next-generation technology
• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team in a European company on an important mission.

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Please note that only applications submitted through the website will be processed.