Principal Talent Acquisition Partner

Principal Talent Acquisition Partner to lead hiring plan execution across commercial, hardware and manufacturing business units. This role owns the design and delivery of hiring plans and scaling the TA operating model during a period of rapid expansion, partnering closely with the Talent Acquisition leadership team.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end recruiting delivery for a defined portfolio of roles. Act as the primary talent partner to executives, align on progress, future talent needs in the context of organisational growth
• Design and implement programmatic initiatives that solve systemic challenges and lift hiring velocity and efficiency such as talent market intelligence, sourcing channels and representation
• Provide insights to inform leadership decisions on hiring, representation and retention. Interpret recruiting data and translate insights into actionable recommendations on pipeline health, funnel conversion and capacity planning
• Optimise the TA tech stack by improving tool adoption, improving outcomes and demonstrating a hands-on approach to responsible AI in talent acquisition

What you'll need

• End-to-end experience as a Principal Recruiter or Senior Recruiter in high-growth tech environments with a high talent bar, running full-cycle recruitment in hardware engineering, production engineering, production operations, or manufacturing
• Experience sourcing and engaging talent on the German market, highly comfortable with German market specific sourcing channels, building pipelines and talent pools rather than relying on inbound applicants
• Proficiency in leveraging modern TA tech stacks and AI-powered solutions to drive ROI, optimize search efficiency, and ensure rigorous assessment standards
• Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements and automation, including AI/ML tooling that measurably improved operational outcomes
• Successfully implemented programmatic improvements that broadly impact the wider people and Talent Acquisition function, focusing on talent quality and long-term value creation

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500 yearly allowance
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers