Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

About FuturWork

FuturWork is a European tech ecosystem built on three pillars: Consulting (Cybersecurity, Cloud & IT Infrastructure, IT Strategy), Academy (training tomorrow’s tech talent), and Startup Studio (FuturLab : building proprietary tools and ventures).

Operating across Belgium (Brussels) and France (Paris, Lyon) with 30+ consultants, we’re an AI-agent-first organisation that questions the status quo of traditional consulting. We believe in transparency, entrepreneurship, and putting people before processes.

We’re now looking for our very first dedicated Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to build the recruitment engine that will power our next phase of growth. This is a foundational role you won’t inherit a playbook; you’ll write it.

The Role

As our first HR/Recruitment hire, you’ll own the entire talent acquisition lifecycle end-to-end from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding. Beyond recruitment, you’ll contribute to shaping our HR projects, employer brand, and talent management strategy. You’ll work closely with the founder and the consulting team to identify, attract, and retain top tech profiles across our three practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Sourcing (E2E)

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the full recruitment process from job brief to signed contract
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, tech communities, school partnerships, and direct outreach
• Screen and qualify profiles with a strong understanding of technical roles in Cybersecurity, Cloud/Infra, and IT Strategy
• Conduct initial interviews (motivation, culture fit, soft skills) and coordinate technical assessments with practice leads
• Manage the candidate pipeline, track KPIs (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, conversion rates), and report on progress
• Build and maintain a talent pool of active and passive candidates for current and future needs

HR Projects & Talent Management

• Develop and execute the employer branding strategy (career page, social content, event participation, tech meetups)
• Structure the onboarding experience for new consultants joining FuturWork
• Support talent development initiatives: career paths, skills mapping, training plans in collaboration with FuturWork Academy
• Contribute to HR policy design adapted to our dual Belgium/France operating model
• Animate the consultant community through regular touchpoints, feedback loops, and engagement actions
• Assist in the transition programme for consultants moving toward freelancing (coaching, admin support)

Recruitment Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Map the competitive landscape for tech talent in Belgium and France (salary benchmarks, market trends, competitor positioning)
• Build partnerships with universities, bootcamps, and tech schools across both countries
• Propose and test innovative sourcing channels and recruitment marketing tactics
• Leverage AI tools and automation to enhance sourcing efficiency and candidate experience

Your Profile

Must-Have

• 0–3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR ideally within IT consulting (ESN), a tech staffing firm, or an in-house tech team
• Proven ability to manage a full recruitment cycle independently (sourcing → screening → interview → offer → onboarding)
• Solid understanding of IT/Tech profiles and ecosystems: you know the difference between a SOC Analyst and a Cloud Architect, and you’re not afraid of acronyms like IAM, SIEM, or DevSecOps
• Fluent in French and English (B2 minimum); Dutch is a strong plus for the Belgian market
• Comfortable with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, ATS platforms) and curious about AI-powered recruitment tools
• Autonomous, structured, and resourceful you’ll be building from scratch, not following a template
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills you’ll be the first face of FuturWork for every candidate

Nice-to-Have

• Experience recruiting cybersecurity profiles (GRC, Pentest, SOC, IAM/PAM)
• Familiarity with HR tools such as BoondManager, Lucca, or similar HRIS/ATS
• Interest in or exposure to employer branding, content creation, or community management
• Knowledge of Belgian and/or French employment law fundamentals
• An entrepreneurial mindset you’ve worked in a startup or small team before and thrive in ambiguity

What We Offer

• A foundational role - you’ll shape the entire People function from day one. No bureaucracy, no layers.
• Direct access to the founder you’ll work side by side with the CEO and have real impact on company direction.
• An AI-forward environment we use AI agents across the business. You’ll have tools and freedom to innovate in recruitment.
• Cross-border exposure work across Belgium and France, with diverse profiles and international clients.
• Growth within the ecosystem as we scale, this role can evolve into Head of People, HR Business Partner, or Talent Director.
• Competitive package salary aligned with market benchmarks + performance-based bonus + flexibility (remote/hybrid).
• The FuturWork culture bold, transparent, human. No corporate theatrics. We say what we mean and we build what matters.

Technical Knowledge Expected

You don’t need to be an engineer but you need to speak the language. Here’s what we expect you to understand or learn quickly:

Practice Area

Key Profiles & Concepts to Know

Cybersecurity

GRC Consultant, SOC Analyst (L1/L2/L3), Pentest Engineer, IAM/PAM Specialist, CISO, AppSec Engineer, DevSecOps. Frameworks: ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, CRA. Tools: SIEM, EDR, Vault.

Cloud & Infra

Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure/GCP), SRE, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Sys Admin, Network Engineer. Concepts: IaC (Terraform), CI/CD, Kubernetes, containerisation, hybrid cloud.

IT Strategy

IT Project Manager, Business Analyst, Enterprise Architect, CTO Advisory, Digital Transformation Consultant. Frameworks: ITIL, TOGAF, Agile/SAFe. Topics: AI strategy, data governance, IT roadmaps.

Recruitment Process

We keep it simple and fast:

1. Screening call (20 min) - Let’s see if there’s a mutual fit

2. Deep-dive interview with the Founder (45 min) - Your experience, ambitions, and how you think about recruitment

3. Practical case (take-home) - A short sourcing or recruitment strategy exercise on a real FuturWork scenario

4. Final conversation - Meet the team, align on expectations, and close