Strategic Talent Advisor (Mandarin Speaking)
Sofia, Bulgaria
We are the Adecco Group! A network of passionate professionals working together in over 60 countries to help businesses optimize their talent, transform their workforces, and build the employability of people all over the world. Our purpose is simple: Making the Future Work for Everyone.
As part of our continued growth within the Global Recruitment Centres, we are looking for a Mandarin-speaking Strategic Talent Advisor to join our team and support strategic hiring initiatives across global client groups.
Mission:
As a Strategic Talent Advisor, you will serve as the primary partner to hiring managers and business leaders, providing expert guidance on talent acquisition strategies, hiring market trends, and workforce planning. Acting as the voice of the client within the recruitment organization, you will ensure exceptional stakeholder engagement, drive hiring success, and partner closely with recruitment delivery teams to achieve business objectives.
Core Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Lead intake meetings and provide strategic guidance on hiring requirements, talent availability, and recruitment approaches.
• Partner with recruiters and delivery teams to align on hiring priorities and recruitment strategies.
• Monitor recruitment performance, candidate pipelines, and hiring progress across assigned stakeholders.
• Share talent market intelligence and advise on realistic hiring expectations.
• Identify hiring risks, remove barriers, and support successful recruitment outcomes.
• Participate in governance meetings and provide stakeholders with recruitment insights and performance updates.
• Drive stakeholder satisfaction, process adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion exceptional client and candidate experiences throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, RPO, MSP, staffing, client services, account management, or workforce solutions.
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholder and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition, recruitment delivery, and workforce planning.
• Experience working with KPIs, SLAs, and recruitment performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and influencing skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (written and spoken) is required.
What We Offer:
• Flexible working model.
• Additional Health Insurance.
• Food Vouchers.
• Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• Additional paid vacation days.
• Access to learning and development platforms.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Diverse, collaborative, and international work environment.
As one of the world's largest employers, we believe in talent, not labels. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, grow, and make an impact.
If you are a Mandarin-speaking talent professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, influencing hiring strategies, and delivering exceptional client experiences, we look forward to receiving your CV in English.
Posting date: 03-09-2026
Get to Know Us
We don't tick boxes – we think outside them. At the Adecco Group, we lead the way in enabling organisations to adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone, means we prioritise putting people first, providing autonomy and support to enhance productivity and growth. Every year, our 50,000+ employees worldwide enable millions of people to succeed in the world of work. We upskill and reskill more than half a million people annually, enhancing employability and accelerating careers.
Diversity & Inclusion at The Adecco Group
We are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business focused on providing talent solutions and advisory services, we envision a world in which everyone has the chance to participate in the world of work. Our aim is to acknowledge and appreciate diverse perspectives, encouraging inclusive decision-making processes that value each colleague's contributions, skills, experience, and potential. We work actively to create the conditions that support a culture and work environment of belonging, trust, and participation. Our approach to diversity and inclusion is built around several pillars that underpin our work, including structural and conscious inclusion, leadership, and accountability.
Culture
Our "people first" approach means prioritising the wellbeing of our colleagues, always. Employee wellbeing has never been more important, and we continuously work to improve how we support our people to be holistically happy and healthy, no matter what the current climate.
"We aspire to become a benchmark as a top-class employer, by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and healthy environment for all." - Sarah Cheyne - Group VP Talent Experience, Inclusion and People Analytics
Learn more about The Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company. Our powerful purpose is to make the future work for everyone. We build and incubate capabilities in areas where persistent skills shortages exist and connect that talent to organisations to power their success. Our core operations are split into 3 distinct Global Business Units (GBU’s) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH. With these services we help individuals fulfil and exceed their potential, building employability and connecting people with opportunities.. At the Adecco Group, everyone has a voice and there are extensive opportunities to satisfy your curiosity, share your skills, and take your career in any direction.
Success profile
Are we the right fit for each other? Have a look at the traits we're looking for. (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)
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Putting people first - be that your colleagues, clients or customers10
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Always willing to develop self and learn; you are curious and support a culture of continuous learning in order to evolve professionally8
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Seeks to empower others and collaborate with a collective spirit10
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Engages and connects with others in a meaningful and respectful way to achieve common goals9
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Initiates activities and decision making; perseveres with courage and energy to drive results8
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