Talent Acquisition, Early Careers & Recruitment Events Manager - Germany, Poland

Role Summary 

The Early Careers & Recruitment Events Manager, Talent Acquisition, is responsible for building and nurturing a solid pipeline for early career roles.  This role is based in Germany an may also support additional countrie in Europe.

This role is part of the EMEA Talent Acquisition team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.

The role works closely with partners across EMEA Talent Acquisition Hub Team, HR Data & Analytics, property HR teams, local HR teams, and a range of external stakeholders, including educational institutions and youth employment partners. It represents Marriott International across the region in attracting early career talent for Internships, Apprenticeships, Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program and direct entry roles.  The Early Careers & Recruitment Events Manager role is responsible for delivering impactful recruitment events that strengthen talent pipelines, accelerate hiring outcomes, and support the successful filling of critical roles across the region.

In this dynamic role, the Early Careers & Recruitment Events Manager will drive the attraction and engagement of talent, building a strong pipeline for early careers roles. Partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders, the role represents Marriott International at scale—championing internships, apprenticeships, Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program, and entry-level opportunities. The Early Careers & Recruitment Events Manager will also lead the end‑to‑end delivery of impactful recruitment events, elevating candidate experience while supporting the region’s talent strategy.  This role is part of the EMEA Talent Acquisition team, reporting to the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition.

Skills and experience we will look for in the ideal candidate to join our team:

Required Experience

• 3+ years in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Event Management or Sales & Marketing (hospitality industry preferred)
• Solid experience leading or supporting end-to-end event or program management, including planning, logistics, vendor coordination, registration, and post-event evaluation.
• Exposure to youth or early careers programs, campus engagement and recruitment events 
• Strengthened and continual nurturing of relationships with key local universities, educational institutions
• Ability to craft and deliver compelling presentations that captivate and inspire audiences
• Manage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders designing solutions where required to increase application volume and elevate the candidate and hiring manager experience
• Experience in creating marketing content for events or recruitment campaigns (e.g. Canva, digital outreach)
• Familiarity with virtual recruitment/event platforms or technology enabled engagement tools.
• Knowledge of hospitality industry trends, early career talent, and local labor markets is a plus. 
• Strong data capability to design metrics and interpret program performance.

Skills and Behaviours

• Project management and operational organization, planning, execution skills
• Proactive in building and nurturing relationships
• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Highly effective in communication and cross functional collaboration‑functional collaboration
• Enterprise mindset - Goal oriented and committed to driving local initiatives forward ‑oriented and 
• Passion for youth and developing innovative solutions to facilitate connecting early career talent to opportunities
• Creative and innovative storyteller with a strong marketing mindset
• Digitally fluent, with strong capability in using digital platforms and social media to support engagement and outreach
• Adaptability and agility
• Data driven decision making
• University or professional project qualification is preferred
• Language requirements: High proficiency in English is required. Additional language knowledge or proficiency is desirable.
• Fluency in German and Polish (preferred)

Germany

At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Why it’s a great idea to work for Marriott International:

Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2026 by Great Place to Work®.  This is a reflection of our people-first culture, commitment to wellbeing, and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors, reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.