Talent acquisition & development specialist

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. We know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. 

Workplace: Strada Nicolae Cânea 140-158 

Role Overview

As a Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist, you will play a key role in attracting, hiring, and developing talent across GXO Logistics. You will lead end-to-end recruitment processes for white-collar positions, primarily from Team Leader level through senior management roles, partnering closely with hiring managers to identify and secure the best candidates. In addition, you will support talent management and employee development initiatives, including talent reviews, performance management processes, training coordination, and development planning. You will collaborate with local and international stakeholders, contributing to both recruitment and talent development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for white-collar positions, from Team Leader level through senior management roles.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers and HR to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates using a variety of recruitment channels and sourcing techniques.
  • Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Deliver an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Track recruitment metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Ensure recruitment processes are aligned with GXO standards, employer branding, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
  • Ensure the onboarding of new colleagues.

  Talent & Development

  • Support annual performance review and goal-setting processes.
  • Facilitate talent review and succession planning activities in partnership with business leaders and HR.
  • Support the identification of high-potential employees and contribute to talent development initiatives.
  • Coordinate training activities and learning programs, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational priorities.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and support local learning and development initiatives.
  • Contribute to employee engagement, career development, and talent retention programs.
  • Actively contribute to local CSR/ESG initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Executive Search, or broader HR/Talent Management environments.
• Proven track record of recruiting for professional and managerial white-collar positions.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes independently.
• Experience supporting talent management, performance review, learning, or employee development initiatives is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international matrix organization.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and highly organized approach to work.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HR/Talent Management platforms.
• Romanian – fluent/native level (mandatory).
• English – very good level, both written and spoken (mandatory)

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here. 

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.