Talent Acquisition Specialist

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VML (Wunderman Thompson)

Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal

Hybrid

Posted April 17, 2026

Job Description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for a highly motivated and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and attracting top talent to extending job offers. Partner closely with hiring managers, develop effective sourcing strategies, and ensure a positive candidate experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

Collaborate with hiring managers to understand team needs and define job requirements.
Create compelling job descriptions and postings optimized for various platforms.
Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
Efficiently screen resumes, conduct initial assessments, and manage the candidate pipeline.
Conduct interviews (phone, video, in-person) to evaluate qualifications and cultural fit and manage the offer process.
Utilize an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for candidate tracking, interview management, reporting, and maintaining up-to-date recruitment records.
Stay current on industry best practices and talent acquisition trends.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
3-5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
Experience recruiting for creative, media, or PR agencies is a plus.
Proven experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Strong sourcing skills with the ability to engage passive candidates.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple recruitments concurrently.
Familiarity with Portuguese employment law and regulations.
Fluency in English.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We

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