Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Germany, United Kingdom)

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is a strategic advisor and partner to hiring managers, providing market intelligence, talent pool insights, and innovative sourcing strategies to attract and secure high-caliber talent for niche and challenging roles. This role requires an individual who understands business needs, makes thoughtful recommendations, and continuously enhances the hiring process. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports hiring managers in refining job descriptions and interview questions, and contributes to broader team goals and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers, educating them on market trends, talent pools, and sourcing strategies to make informed hiring decisions
• Develop and deploy innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-quality candidates, with a focus on hard-to-fill and niche roles
• Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process, from initial requisition intake/briefing through sourcing and assessing candidates to pre-employment screening 
• Leverage data to track, analyze, and optimize recruitment efforts, ensuring a metrics-driven approach that contributes to strategic hiring goals
• Maintain clean and organized data within Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment systems, ensuring accurate records and enabling data-driven insights
• Ensure effective and proactive stakeholder communication, managing expectations and delivering a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers
• Collaborate with team members on requisitions and team initiatives, driving best practices and consistency across the recruitment process
• Create compelling job descriptions and interview guides tailored to specific role requirements, fostering alignment with business needs
• Champion employer branding efforts by leading impactful recruitment campaigns that highlight our company's mission, culture, and values. Actively represent the company to build a strong professional network, ensuring that recruitment initiatives attract the right talent with the quality and speed necessary to meet business needs
• Establish long-term relationships with candidates, build and nurture talent pipelines for current and future roles
• Stay informed on industry trends and advancements, continuously evolving hiring strategies to align with market demands
• Counsel candidates on salary expectations, company culture, benefits, and work environment, providing a realistic and positive candidate experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
• Significant experience recruiting internationally with a focus on hard-to-fill roles, demonstrated resilience, and a proactive approach to overcoming hiring challenges
• Expertise in building and maintaining diverse talent pools through ATS, social media, and networking channels
• Proven ability to provide data-driven recommendations and insights to hiring managers, enhancing decision-making and hiring outcomes

SKILLS

• Strong sourcing skills, with an ability to identify and engage high-quality candidates
• Business-oriented mindset, with a strategic approach to Talent Acquisition and a passion for finding the right talent
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with an ability to guide and educate hiring managers
• Metrics-driven, with the ability to analyze recruitment data to optimize sourcing strategies and enhance the hiring process
• Organized and detail-oriented, maintaining clean and accurate records within recruitment systems for easy access and reporting
• Collaborative team player, dedicated to contributing to team goals and enhancing team performance
• Excellent project management skills, with attention to detail and a results-driven focus  
• Adaptable and forward-thinking, with a deep commitment to providing an outstanding candidate experience