Head of Talent Acquisition (m/f/d)

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Berlin
Senior level
eCommerce • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The Head of Talent Acquisition will lead a team of recruiters to manage full-cycle recruitment and develop efficient, people-centered processes. Responsibilities include mentoring the team, leveraging data for decision making, and aligning recruitment strategies with company goals.
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About the Job

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Talent Acquisition (m/f/d) to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in fast-paced, hyper-growth environments, who is an emphatic lead, data-driven and excels in leveraging KPIs and managing teams.

In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on managing part of a power team as well as work closely with and support Project A’s clients by fulfilling their recruitment needs.

Our Talent Consulting team supports both our in-house operational teams and our clients. This group of dedicated experts specialises in locating, attracting, and hiring the best people to build and grow products and services. 

Motivation, creativity, and openness encapsulate our values and culture. That’s why we encourage you to bring yourself to work. Join a multinational team of bright individuals and be inspired to grow, innovate, and take responsibility from the get-go.

In this role you'll:

  • Build and nurture a high-performing team of Recruiters, Tech Recruiters, and Sourcers
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, filling senior roles and ensuring a seamless talent acquisition process
  • Design and implement efficient, high-quality, and people-centered recruiting processes
  • Leverage data and KPIs to guide decision-making and continuously refine strategies
  • Lead by example by personally attracting top-tier talent and championing new initiatives
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture through supportive and empathetic leadership
  • Provide training, mentorship, and growth opportunities to empower the recruiting team
  • Partner closely with key stakeholders to align talent acquisition strategies with company goals
  • Manage client accounts, track service delivery, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement

Your Profile

  • Proven experience in leading recruitment teams in dynamic, fast-growing environments, ideally agency or consultancy experience
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use KPIs to inform and enhance recruitment strategies
  • Experience managing multiple client accounts and service requests
  • Excellent communication skills—both influential and empathetic—to engage and uplift teams
  • Hands-on experience in attracting high-level talent and expanding recruitment capabilities
  • Passion for mentoring and developing teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • A degree in business administration, human resources or a comparable degree or commercial training in the area of human resources
  • Fluency in English; German knowledge is a plus

If you are passionate about building exceptional teams and driving recruitment strategies in a dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that we are looking for support in our Berlin office. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.

How we invest in your success:

  • Shape the Future of Innovation: Take the lead on game-changing projects across top and emerging companies in Europe and the UK.
  • Collaborate with Industry Experts and Generalists: Work alongside a team of bright and highly motivated professionals that bring diverse experience and international backgrounds to spark innovation and maximise learning.
  • Accelerate Your Career Journey: From hands-on and diverse projects to tailored training sessions, we equip you with the skills to grow.
  • Champion Progress: Have a new tool or idea in mind? Let’s test it! With a significant R&D budget, you’ll have the freedom to pioneer new technologies in our operational processes.
  • Exchange and Discover: From shared meals with the Team to frequently hosted meetups, you’ll build lasting connections through regular events and dynamic knowledge-sharing opportunities. 
  • Take Ownership and Pave the Way: We give you the tools and structures you need, but encourage creativity and value autonomy in the implementation of our projects. 

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all – applicants and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our diverse team has different ethnic and cultural origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, family arrangements, religious and political affiliations, socioeconomic statuses, age groups, and abilities.

With 32 nationalities and over 25 spoken languages, we’re confident that you’ll feel right at home. We look forward to your application.

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The Company
Berlin
165 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Project A is one of the leading early-stage tech investors in Europe with offices in Berlin and London. In addition to $1bn assets under management, Project A supports its portfolio companies with a platform team of over 100 functional experts in key areas such as software and product development, data, brand, marketing, sales and recruiting.

The venture capital firm was founded in 2012 and has backed more than 100 startups. The portfolio includes companies such as Trade Republic, WorldRemit, sennder, KRY, Spryker, Catawiki, Unmind and Voi

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