- Location
- AniCura Italy Support Office
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Role: Talent Acquisition Partner
Reports to: Talent Acquisition Senior Manager - OU
Location: Italy
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
Act as the Talent Acquisition Partner for a defined geographic area or cluster of business units, leading recruitment efforts to attract and hire top talent aligned with business needs. Acting as the local expert in talent acquisition, this role delivers day-to-day recruitment support, builds targeted pipelines, and ensures a consistent, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience.
Working closely with area leadership and P&O teams, the Area TA Partner aligns hiring activity with workforce plans and business goals while also championing employer branding and early talent initiatives.
Operates as the lead recruitment specialist within a defined area, working closely with local business leaders and global Talent Acquisition teams.
The role balances strategic workforce planning with hands-on recruitment execution in a dynamic and diverse environment.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Recruitment Delivery
• Manage all aspects of full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, selection, and offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs, role requirements, and local clinic dynamics.
• Coordinate onboarding with local P&O and clinic operations to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development
• Build and maintain pipelines of clinical and non-clinical talent using active sourcing techniques.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with passive candidates and local veterinary networks.
• Attend job fairs, school visits, and networking events to increase visibility and promote AniCura and Linnaeus ’s EVP.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory
• Act as a trusted advisor to area leaders and hiring managers, guiding on job design, DEI, interview techniques, and compensation positioning.
• Coach leaders on best practices for candidate experience, assessments, and decision making.
Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
• Represent AniCura and Linnaeus as an ambassador at internal and external events, showcasing culture, purpose, and growth opportunities.
• Support the rollout of employer brand content and referral campaigns across clinics.
• Respond to candidate inquiries and represent AniCura and Linnaeus in a timely and professional manner.
Data, Reporting & Compliance
• Track and report recruitment activity and metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline quality, source effectiveness).
• Use data to identify trends and opportunities to improve the hiring process at area level.
• Ensure all hiring practices are fully compliant with local labor laws, GDPR, and internal standards.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a multi-site context, preferably with experience in the veterinary sector or in fields with scarcity of candidates.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, applicant tracking systems, and recruitment best practices.
• Proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers and external partners.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Data-driven mindset and experience using recruitment analytics.
• Familiarity with employment laws and diversity hiring practices.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
About Us
We shape the future of veterinary care, together.
AniCura is one of Europe’s leading providers of high-quality veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura offers a wide range of high-quality medical services covering preventive and basic health care as well as advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, intensive care, surgery and orthopaedics. AniCura also provides rehabilitation, physiotherapy and dietary advice and offers selected pet food and care products.
AniCura is present at 450 European locations and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. Every year, AniCura’s 11 000 associates attend to more than 3.6 million companion animal patients. AniCura is a trusted training and referral body.
AniCura is proud to be a part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of veterinary practices and labs. Through our network of 2,500 veterinary clinics and hospitals in over 20 countries, we support more than 70,000 associates and make industry-leading pet care available to more than 25 million pets every year. Together, we are able to provide the highest standards in pet care and achieve our collective purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
