Junior HR Specialist

Xpand is looking for a Junior HR Specialist to join our HR team. This role combines recruitment with hands-on involvement in key HR processes. You will work closely with the HR Manager, support the full recruitment cycle, communicate with candidates and employees, maintain HR data, and contribute to internal HR initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop not only in recruitment but also as a well-rounded HR professional in an international IT environment. Responsibilities - Support the full recruitment cycle for different roles - Prepare and publish job openings - Search for candidates through LinkedIn, job platforms, and other relevant channels - Review applications and conduct initial interviews - Coordinate further interview stages - Collect and provide feedback to candidates - Maintain candidate records and recruitment trackers - Support internship and student hiring programs - Maintain HR databases, employee records, and the internal HR system - Prepare regular HR reports and keep information accurate and up to date - Support preboarding and onboarding activities - Assist with training and development administration - Support internal communication and employee-related activities - Participate in other HR projects and initiatives Requirements - 0.5-2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, sourcing, or a related role - Strong interest in further developing a career in HR and recruitment - Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English - Confident user of MS Office - Strong communication and organizational skills - Attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive information - Responsible approach to assigned tasks and timely escalation when support is needed - Proactive, flexible, and willing to learn - Ability to manage several tasks and priorities - Collaborative and people-oriented mindset Would be a plus - Previous experience in an IT company - Experience with LinkedIn sourcing or job platforms - Basic understanding of the recruitment process and employee lifecycle - Experience with HR systems, databases, or reporting What we offer Growth & development - Clear career progression with transparent growth opportunities - Exposure to working with international clients and teams - Access to professional training and seminars - Internal training sessions and knowledge sharing from our experts - Corporate English courses Team & culture - Work with a team of professionals in a supportive and friendly environment - Transparent and timely feedback to help you grow - A collaborative and fun atmosphere where we value humor alongside hard work Compensation & benefits - Competitive salary aligned with market rates and your performance - Annual salary reviews based on performance - Flexible working hours (choose your start time between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM) - No bureaucracy, with clear processes and workflows - Work-life balance - Health insurance - 20 paid vacation days per year - 10 paid sick leaves per year