Talent Acquisition Lead

Role overview

This opportunity is being advertised on behalf of a partner organization, which handles the application review and all subsequent hiring steps. The partner is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead located in Germany.

The role combines people leadership with hands-on recruitment work in a fast-scaling global business. You will guide a recruiting pod, support its performance, and stay directly involved in key searches.

This position calls for a blend of strategic thinking, strong execution, and deep knowledge of end-to-end hiring. You will help recruiters grow, strengthen processes, and make sure candidates and internal stakeholders have a positive experience throughout the hiring journey.

It is a strong fit for an experienced recruiting leader who enjoys working in a collaborative environment with rapid growth and high ownership.

Key accountabilities

• Lead a recruiting pod by keeping the team aligned, productive, focused on priorities, and on track to meet hiring targets.
• Combine leadership duties with active recruiting delivery, including ownership of complex and senior-level searches.
• Convert broader talent acquisition goals into clear priorities, expectations, and measurable actions for the team.
• Hold regular one-to-one meetings centered on performance, development, pipeline status, and career progression.
• Evaluate and refine recruiting practices across sourcing, outreach, candidate engagement, interview stages, and communication with stakeholders.
• Coach recruiters on search strategy, stakeholder handling, sourcing approaches, and professional growth.
• Drive ongoing improvements in hiring processes so they remain scalable, consistent, and candidate-friendly.
• Spot team or performance issues early and escalate them appropriately while working with leadership on solutions.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or executive search settings.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing a recruiting team, pod, or comparable talent function.
• Proven ability to manage your own recruiting workload while also supporting the development and performance of other recruiters.
• Strong understanding of the full hiring cycle, including sourcing, outreach, pipeline management, interviewing, and candidate experience.
• Demonstrated success in coaching recruiters and improving recruiting quality through constructive feedback and mentorship.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multiple teams and functions.
• Excellent communication abilities, including setting expectations clearly and addressing concerns proactively.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage several responsibilities at once.
• Empathetic, collaborative leadership style with a focus on growth through trust, guidance, and example.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-moving, changing environment with a strong focus on outcomes and continuous improvement.

Benefits and additional information

• Chance to shape a high-impact talent acquisition function inside a rapidly expanding organization.
• Remote working flexibility.
• Room to influence hiring strategy, recruiting processes, and team development initiatives.
• Supportive and inclusive culture that emphasizes employee growth and success.
• Professional development opportunities to deepen leadership and talent acquisition expertise.
• Opportunity to work with diverse teams and help build a global workforce.
• High-ownership environment where initiative, creativity, and measurable impact are valued.

How the hiring process works

The application is reviewed through an AI-supported matching process designed to assess candidates quickly, fairly, and objectively against the role’s main requirements. The strongest matches are shortlisted and shared with the hiring company, while interviews, assessments, and final decisions are managed by the employer’s internal team.

Privacy and data processing

By applying, you agree that the platform may process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and pass relevant information to the hiring employer. This is done on the basis of legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to the processing of your data at any time.

AI tools may also be used to support parts of the hiring workflow, including resume review, response analysis, and checks for possible inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials. These tools assist the recruitment team and do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people. You may contact the team for more information about data handling.