Yugo

Yugo is the trusted name for student housing, globally. Every day we connect young people to opportunities and students to amazing spaces. Here at Yugo, we like to do things differently. It's about people, planet, and passion.

As the Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand Manager, you will lead recruitment and employer branding strategies to attract top talent across a wide and diverse geography. Acting as a brand ambassador for Yugo, you will ensure alignment with our global mission while tailoring approaches to regional and local market needs.

You will oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, develop innovative talent acquisition strategies, and strengthen Yugo’s employer brand to meet the organisation's growth ambitions. Additionally, this role will focus on building strong pipelines and partnerships to ensure the attraction of a diverse, highly skilled workforce in both operational and support roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution: Develop and lead tailored recruitment strategies for EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring alignment with Yugo’s global objectives and values. Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, advising on salary benchmarking, advertising strategies, and interview processes to drive best-in-class hiring practices.

• Applicant Tracking & Process Optimisation: Oversee and manage the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring that recruitment metrics are effectively tracked, analysed, and used to refine hiring strategies. Implement data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience.

• Bulk Recruitment & Assessment Materials: Lead the design and execution of assessment materials for recruitment panels and high-volume hiring campaigns. Develop structured approaches to assess candidates fairly and consistently across multiple regions.

• Talent Pipeline & Workforce Planning: Build and maintain strong talent pipelines by identifying future recruitment needs and high-potential candidates. Anticipate workforce trends and proactively address talent gaps in partnership with regional teams.

• Budget & Cost Management: Monitor recruitment budgets across multiple regions, ensuring cost-effective hiring solutions while maintaining high-quality recruitment standards. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and process enhancements.

• Employer Branding & Candidate Attraction: Develop and implement employer branding initiatives to position Yugo as an employer of choice across diverse markets. Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to create impactful recruitment campaigns, engaging social media content, and compelling career site updates. Represent Yugo at regional job fairs, university events, and industry networking opportunities.

• Training & Hiring Manager Support: Deliver recruitment training for hiring managers, ensuring consistency in hiring practices across regions. Partner with People & Culture teams to identify skill gaps and develop effective talent strategies. Travel to Yugo properties and offices as needed to provide on-site recruitment support and reinforce the employer brand.

• Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Utilise recruitment data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-hire, diversity metrics, turnover rates, and recruitment costs. Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to continuously improve hiring and retention strategies. Support engagement surveys and contribute to post-survey action planning.

Essential:

1. Proven experience in talent acquisition within a global organisation, preferably covering both EMEA and APAC regions.
2. Demonstrated success in employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing.
3. Experience using ATS systems and interpreting recruitment analytics.
4. Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
5. Proficiency in English (additional languages such as German, Spanish, Italian, Polish or French are a plus).
6. Excelent Communicator.  Skilled in articulating brand stories and values in written and oral formats, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
7. Ability to design and implement innovative recruitment and branding strategies.

Desirable:

1. Background in hospitality, student accommodation, or related industries.
2. Familiarity with graduate and intern recruitment strategies.
3. Experience developing employer branding materials and workshops.
4. Experience organising large-scale recruitment campaigns and bulk assessment centres.