Talent Acquistion & Employer Branding Partner EMEA

Are you passionate about recruitment and building a powerful employer brand?

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across the EMEA region, attract top-tier talent, and develop strategies to enhance our employer brand both internally and externally.

Who are we in Penumbra?

At Penumbra, we are leading the way in medical innovation, addressing some of the world’s most challenging health conditions, including stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. With over 4,500 employees globally, we offer a dynamic, fast-growing international environment where innovation, teamwork, and initiative are at the core of our culture. Headquartered in Alameda, California, and with our EMEA HQ in Berlin, Germany, Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets cutting-edge medical products to address significant unmet clinical needs.

Why should you join?

+Drive impact by shaping Penumbra’s talent strategy & growth, contributing directly to our mission of saving patients lives.

+Be part of a successful, dynamic, and fast-growing company.

+Work remotely within Europe.

+Attractive salary package.

+Dedicated training and development in Penumbra.

+Work in a diverse, positive, and fun team environment.

+Employee assistance program.

+Annual reimbursement of 250 € net for fitness activities.

+Options to purchase Penumbra shares through an internal incentive program.

+Many more benefits to come soon.

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HRBP to create quarterly and yearly hiring plans that align with our growth objectives.
• Lead and execute employer branding strategies, positioning Penumbra EMEA as an employer of choice through initiatives on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Kununu, and other platforms.
• Develop and manage social media campaigns, content, and engagement to build a strong online employer presence.
• Create compelling job postings and messaging that reflect our brand and attract high-quality, diverse talent.
• Source and engage with candidates through proactive outreach and networking, building a robust talent pipeline.
• Conduct high-quality, competency- and behavior-based interviews across all departments and levels, ensuring we hire the best talent.
• Coach hiring managers on effective interview techniques and ensure consistent, professional hiring practices.
• Own the end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring a smooth and positive journey from application to offer.
• Track recruitment KPIs, such as time-to-fill and candidate quality, and use data to refine and improve hiring processes.
• Implement and oversee employer branding projects, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Manage external recruitment agencies, ensuring high-quality candidates and cost-effective solutions.
• Continuously improve recruitment systems, processes, and employer brand strategies, while maintaining compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, HR or psychology or other related field and at least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
• Expertise in competency- and behavior-based interviews, with a strong focus on quality and culture fit.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead complex recruitment and branding initiatives.
• Proven track record of leading employer branding initiatives and creating strategies to strengthen employer reputation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to connect across cultures and hierarchies.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled at managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English skills
• Very good German skills is a must.

As we require very good English skills and the process will involve English speaking colleagues, we are looking forward to receive your CV in English.

At Penumbra, we value your skills and qualifications above all else. We welcome candidates of any gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or age. If you're skilled and a good match for our culture of collaboration, we want you on our team. To learn more about Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please take a look at our AAP-Policy-Statement.