EMEA Recruiter (Hybrid)

About the Company

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. 

Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

About the Role

As a Recruiter, you will manage the end-to-end hiring process across EMEA, focusing on bulk recruitment for gaming – Player Support, Linguistic QA, Functionality QA, and other support roles in Europe. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, build strong talent pipelines, and ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across line of business (from sourcing to offer stage).
• Conduct CV screening, interviews, competency evaluations, and coordinating succeeding interviews.
• Lead high-volume recruitment drives for multiple project needs simultaneously.

Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Build and maintain strong pipelines for current and future roles.
• Use various sourcing techniques (LinkedIn, events, referrals, communities, job boards, etc.).
• Track, update, and maintain candidate records and reports accurately and on time.

Candidate Experience

• Ensure timely communication with candidates at all stages of the process.
• Provide feedback and maintain a positive, highly professional recruitment experience.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role needs and create effective hiring strategies.
• Provide weekly hiring updates and insights to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Advise managers on market availability, hiring bottlenecks, and process improvements.

Branding & Marketing

• Support employer branding initiatives to position the company as a top gaming outsourcing employer.
• Represent the company at industry events, job fairs, and online communities.

Market Intelligence

• Conduct salary benchmarking and market research for gaming roles across EMEA.
• Monitor competitor hiring trends and talent availability.

Process Improvement

• Contribute to the optimization of recruitment processes, tools, and documentation.
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities during scale-up phases.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with GDPR and internal policies.
• Maintain dashboards, hiring trackers, and weekly reports with accuracy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support onboarding coordination when required.
• Develop long-term relationships with universities and gaming communities.
• Participate in internal culture and team-building initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in gaming, tech, or outsourcing.
• Experience with high-volume / bulk hiring in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong pipeline management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken & written).
• Experience recruiting across EMEA markets.
• Data-driven approach to reporting and decision-making.

What we offer:

• You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world. 
• Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages. 
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the well-being of our employees and have a dedicated employee well-being program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish. 
• Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever. 
• Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities. 

***APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH***