Talent Acquisition Lead

Project experience in Talent Acquisition since 2012, with a proven track record of success in complex international organizations

Extensive experience in leading TA teams, coordinating external agencies, and developing employer branding strategies to strengthen the employer brand

Development and implementation of recruiting strategies to ensure qualified talent pipelines for current and future business needs

Strong expertise in tracking, reporting, and managing recruiting KPIs to optimize hiring processes and ensure cost control

Led company-wide recruiting efforts across EMEA, the US and APAC

Oversaw talent acquisition for all business units

Applied sector expertise in FMCG, CPG, B2B and automotive markets

Utilised SAP SuccessFactors for recruitment operations

Contributed to HR-consulting initiatives

Directed talent acquisition, employer branding and onboarding activities, supporting US expansion and Department of recruiting

Defined and implemented an optimized recruiting process

Advised hiring managers and senior leadership during the company’s scale-up phase

Led the employer-branding team and partnered with an external creative agency on a rebranding initiative

Managed external staffing agencies and freelancers

Improved internal direct-sourcing results

Owned end-to-end EMEA RPO recruiting

Collaborated with the client’s global HR team and hiring managers

Conducted sourcing, screening and interview activities

Provided a candidate-first experience throughout the recruiting process

Doubled headcount—primarily technical roles—through direct sourcing and headhunting

Developed People and Employer-Brand strategy, including roadmap and succession planning

Launched an employer-branding strategy that significantly raised brand visibility (e.g., LinkedIn growth within six months)

Strengthened employee-retention measures: HR pulse checks, onboarding optimisation, semi-annual employee surveys, remote-work options and flexible hours

Implemented a continuous-learning platform to support career development

Supported EMEA expansion into three additional locations outside Germany

Selected and rolled out a new ATS/HR system (Personio) for HR and recruiting functions

Managed contract administration and HR budgeting

Handled end-to-end recruiting across Europe/EMEA

Served as team lead for EMEA locations

Conducted executive recruiting, including partner-level positions

Managed graduate recruiting programmes

Oversaw recruiting budget and performed KPI analysis