Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

About the role

You will build the talent engine that directly accelerates product delivery and business objectives. You will build a predictable, high-quality talent funnel that gives SumUp a competitive edge, measured by your ability to secure the critical technical expertise that fuels innovation.

What you'll do

• Serve as a key advisor to Engineering, Product, Design, Supply Chain and Logistics leadership, utilizing market intelligence and hiring data to consult on talent strategy, shape role requirements, and influence key hiring decisions.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to build a robust and predictable talent funnel for current and future needs, reducing time-to-hire and ensuring a consistent flow of high-caliber candidates.
• Drive the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle with a relentless focus on performance metrics, including quality of hire, pipeline velocity, and offer acceptance rates.
• Continuously refine and scale recruitment processes to maximise efficiency, improve hiring outcomes, and deliver a best-in-class experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Lead data-informed employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns that measurably increase the quality of the inbound applicant pool for critical tech roles.
• Own the candidate journey from initial contact to onboarding, ensuring every interaction is optimised to engage, attract, and convert top-tier talent.

What you'll need

• Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across locations in a truly global team.
• Demonstrated competence in interviewing, sourcing, and stakeholder management.
• Strong project management, organisational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility, with a strong sense of curiosity and learning agility.
• Analytical mindset and solid understanding of recruiting metrics and how to derive actions from them.
• Knowledge of the local talent landscape in Germany and Europe.
• Legal right to work in Germany. This role doesn't offer relocation or visa sponsorship.

What they offer

• Work on large-scale fintech products used by millions of small businesses worldwide.
• Annual Learning & Development budget for conferences and further education.
• Virtual stock ownership program.
• Corporate pension scheme.
• 28 days paid leave plus 1 day for birthday.
• Global offsites, hackathons, Urban Sports Club subsidy, and other location-tailored benefits.