Director of Talent Acquisition

The Opportunity

Success at TravelPerk starts with the right people. We are looking for a leader who can transform our talent acquisition function into a strategic powerhouse that fuels our rapid growth. If you thrive in high-scale hiring environments, excel at leveraging data to drive decisions, and know how to attract top-tier talent at speed, this is your chance to build something exceptional.

The Challenge

Managing high-volume hiring across sales, engineering and customer care in multiple markets requires agility, foresight, and operational excellence. With teams spanning Europe and the US, you will need to adapt hiring strategies to local talent landscapes, ensuring a consistent, high-quality recruitment process while maintaining a strong employer brand.

You will be responsible for evolving our talent acquisition strategy, ensuring we hire the best people efficiently and effectively. This role calls for a forward-thinking leader who understands competitive hiring landscapes and can implement scalable, innovative solutions that support business growth.

If you are excited by the challenge of scaling recruitment while delivering an outstanding candidate experience, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at TravelPerk.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the VP of People, you will be responsible for shaping and leading a world-class recruitment function that supports TravelPerk’s continued expansion. You will:

• Lead and develop a Talent Acquisition team of 15+, including TA Managers, ensuring they are equipped to scale hiring effectively.
• Design and implement a global hiring strategy that supports rapid growth across Europe and the US, aligning talent acquisition with TravelPerk’s business objectives.
• Oversee high-volume hiring, managing 100+ hires per quarter across key business functions while maintaining a focus on quality, efficiency, and candidate experience.
• Enhance recruitment operations by leveraging automation, AI, and advanced analytics to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen TravelPerk’s employer brand, positioning the company as an employer of choice in competitive global markets.
• Own and refine assessment frameworks and hiring methodologies, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with business needs.
• Use recruitment analytics to diagnose hiring challenges, identifying market-specific obstacles and implementing targeted solutions.
• Partner with senior leadership and business partners globally, aligning hiring strategies with company growth objectives and ensuring seamless integration of new talent.

What will you need to succeed?

• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing recruitment teams (15+ people) in fast-paced, international environments.
• Expertise in managing large-scale hiring initiatives across multiple business functions, with a particular focus on SaaS sales recruitment.
• A deep understanding of global talent acquisition trends, employer branding, and best-in-class recruitment strategies.
• A data-driven mindset, using analytics and automation to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and C-level executives, ensuring talent acquisition aligns with broader business strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate complex hiring needs across different regions and functions.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively represent TravelPerk in the talent market.

What is in it for you?

• Make a Real Impact – Drive the evolution of a high-performing recruitment function at one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies. 

• Lead on a Global Scale – Own talent acquisition strategy across multiple regions, shaping the future of hiring in Europe and the US.

• Autonomy & Influence – Take full ownership of strategy, processes, and execution while partnering with senior leadership.

If you’re excited by the challenge of scaling recruitment at speed while maintaining quality, culture, and innovation, we want to hear from you. Help define the next chapter of TravelPerk’s success!

Our Benefits

• 💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
• 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
• 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location;
• 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events;
• 💙 A mental health support tool for your wellbeing;
• 📒 Exponential growth & personal development opportunities.
• 🫶 VolunteerPerk - 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
• 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
• 📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office.

How We Work & Values

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our Barcelona HQ or London office. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

We provide relocation assistance for specific roles. Please specify your need for this in your application, and we will evaluate the possibility on a case-by-case basis. English is our official office language, so we request that resumes be submitted in English for effective communication.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—, and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you. 

You can check about our values here. We'll guide you through our culture and explain how it will underpin your success in this role.

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