Head Of Talent Acquisition (m/f/d)

Company Description

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies employs about 85,000 people in 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 5 billion in 2024.

The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.

Job Description

Your tasks:

Join our global HR leadership team and take charge of shaping the future of Talent Acquisition at a strategic level. As the Head of Global Talent Acquisition, you will drive impactful initiatives, lead a small highly motivated international team, and ensure the excellence of recruitment standards, processes, and governance across the organization. If you are passionate about building strong teams, enabling growth, and delivering long-term value through people, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Leading and supervising the global Talent Acquisition organization in line with defined objectives and key performance indicators
• Designing and driving global initiatives to strengthen employer branding, candidate experience, and hiring effectiveness
• Managing executive recruiting activities and conducting inhouse management assessments 
• Orchestrating and steering employer branding initiatives and respective social media activities
• Taking ownership of standards, governance models, core processes and respective IT tools related to Talent Acquisition on a global scale in close collaboration with the country HR organizations
• Defining and managing budgets to ensure sustainable development and optimization of recruitment activities
• Proposing and implementing measures to enhance team performance, agility, diversity, succession planning, and organizational growth
• Acting as a change agent and coach to support global HR transformation and talent strategy execution
• Ensuring alignment with business goals while continuously improving recruitment methodologies, tools, and frameworks

Qualifications and Experience

What do we expect from you?

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Proven experience in leading HR or Talent Acquisition teams in an international, matrix organization
• Strong professional background (for at least 10+ years) in recruitment strategies, employer branding, and modern sourcing methods for different target groups, e.g. international executives, office and production workers
• Understanding of global HR trends, labor markets, and compliance-related topics
• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
• If you’ve had a chance to work on (external) executive search projects, that’s a great plus
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 level); additional languages are a plus
• Ability to successfully lead an international team of experts in a virtual / hybrid working environment 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with relevant HR technologies and recruitment platforms (e.g. ATS - SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)

What qualities do we value in you?

• Attention to detail: You ensure accuracy in recruitment processes, data reporting, and policy implementation
• Goal-oriented mindset: You focus on delivering measurable results in hiring performance and strategic HR initiatives
• Responsibility: You take ownership of your area, drive initiatives with accountability, and uphold HR compliance and ethics
• Collaboration: You foster strong partnerships with global HR teams, business leaders, and external stakeholders
• Respect: You promote an inclusive, fair, and professional work environment across diverse cultures and regions

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant
• Home office according to internal policies

Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, flowers for International Women’s Day, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

Basic gross guaranteed salary: from 3000 EUR/Brutto +13th salary The final basic wage component will be adjusted to individual skills and experience of selected candidate.