As the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will report directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and be responsible for leading and executing a recruitment strategy that supports rapid business growth.
You will oversee a team of recruiters, collaborate with senior leaders, and optimize hiring processes to ensure the company attracts and retains the best talent across engineering, product, sales, and customer success.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams at scale.
Responsibilities
Talent Strategy: Design and implement a recruitment strategy that supports the company’s rapid expansion in EMEA.Leadership & Team Development: Build, manage, and mentor an in-house recruitment team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.Hiring Execution: Own full-cycle recruitment for key roles, with a strong focus on engineering, product, and go-to-market (GTM) teams.Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with executives and hiring managers to define workforce needs and create tailored hiring plans.Employer Branding: Strengthen the company’s employer brand in the SaaS and tech space, ensuring they are recognized as a top employer in EMEA.Process & Technology Optimization: Improve recruitment workflows, leverage data-driven hiring strategies, and implement best-in-class hiring tools.Diversity & Inclusion: Build inclusive hiring practices and champion DE&I initiatives to attract diverse talent.Recruitment Metrics: Monitor key metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire) and drive continuous improvement.Vendor & Agency Management: Evaluate and manage external recruitment partners when needed.
Job Requirements
Experience: 8+ years in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a SaaS, tech, or high-growth startup.Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to scale and optimize a talent acquisition function in a fast-growing environment.Tech & GTM Hiring Expertise: Deep experience hiring for engineering, product, sales, and customer success roles.Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence executives and senior leaders on hiring strategies and workforce planning.Process & Data-Driven Approach: Strong knowledge of recruitment analytics, ATS platforms, and hiring best practices.Diversity & Inclusion Focus: Passionate about building inclusive teams and fostering a strong talent culture.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
HR certifications (e.g., CIPD, PHR, SHRM) are a plus.
Languages
Fluent English (essential).
Additional European languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish) are a plus.
Other Compensation
Competitive Salary: Above-market compensation based on experience.
Equity & Stock Options: Lucrative stock option package.
Bonus Structure: Performance-based annual bonus.
Hybrid Work: Flexible working model with access to the London office.
Health & Wellness: Private healthcare, wellness benefits, and mental health support.
Learning & Development: Budget for training, conferences, and leadership development.
Other Perks: International travel opportunities, team retreats, and a fast-paced, dynamic company culture.
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