Head of Talent

About the role

This is a Head of Talent position at an AI-driven industrial supply platform that has scaled to triple-digit-million GMV. You'll architect and lead the talent strategy for the next growth phase, building systems and culture to scale from dozens to hundreds of A-players across global markets.

What you'll do

• Design a global talent engine for end-to-end acquisition and retention across Germany, Europe, and Asia
• Lead the recruiting team by coaching, setting targets, and creating predictable hiring rhythms
• Partner with leadership to translate hiring demand into structured workforce plans and org design
• Champion data and AI-enabled sourcing tools to improve time-to-hire and candidate quality
• Elevate employer branding to attract world-class operators, engineers, and commercial talent
• Embed performance culture through metrics, rituals, and systems that reward output and growth
• Drive inclusion and compliance for fair, scalable global hiring practices
• Model office-only culture with five days a week in-person presence at Berlin HQ

What you'll need

• 5+ years in talent leadership, ideally in high-growth B2B tech or tech-enabled operations
• Proven record of scaling teams from 100 to 200+ with measurable ROIC on hiring quality and retention
• Deep understanding of sourcing systems, ATS platforms, and AI assistance for hiring
• Data-driven mindset with experience in dashboards, funnel analytics, and talent forecasting
• Experience building international teams and working with C-level executives
• Fluent English communication skills
• Thrives in office-only culture and believes in proximity for speed and accountability

Nice to have

• German or another European language skills