Head of Talent Acquisition (All genders)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded individual to join our team as the Head of Talent Acquisition. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to build a world-class workforce that drives our global company’s ambitious growth goals.

You will lead a team of dedicated talent acquisition professionals and play a vital role in shaping our talent acquisition strategy, driving excellence in candidate experience, and fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.

The ability to attract, select and secure market-leading talent will be key to the future success of our business. By applying a results-orientated mindset, you will build a high-performing culture capable of delivering excellent talent acquisition in partnership with the wider business.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a global talent acquisition strategy that supports the company's short-term and long-term business goals.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to understand hiring needs and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation, to attract and hire exceptional candidates.
• Implement innovative and effective recruitment techniques, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including recruitment agencies, job boards, universities, and industry networks.
• Partner with HR, Business Partners, Marketing, and other relevant departments to provide a seamless end-to-end candidate experience and onboarding process.
• Develop and analyze key recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies.
• Manage and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other relevant tools to streamline processes and enhance the candidate experience.
• Take a strategic approach to the training and development of the talent acquisition team.
• Manage the budget for the Talent Acquisition department, ensuring there is a strong ROI for all expenditure in the department and a strong cost per hire.
• Uphold all LucaNet’s Values and drive a positive culture.

What you bring to the table

• A strong track record of leading a high-quality talent acquisition department and achieving an ambitious hiring roadmap, preferably in a fast-paced scaling technology company, or similar environment.
• Ability to build a results-oriented culture, and a high-performing talent acquisition team.
• Proven track record of creating and implementing successful global talent acquisition strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of talent acquisition professionals.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, and ability to build strong, effective relationships with our senior leadership team.
• Able to mature our talent acquisition function, with the ability to improve processes and ways of working.
• Deep understanding of industry best practices, emerging trends, and recruitment technologies.
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and use insights to drive decision-making.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to talent acquisition.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Perks at work

• LucaFlex – We enable you to determine your work schedule and location according to your needs
• Mobile Work – Sometimes, a change of scenery can boost creativity and productivity. And sometimes, it’s just time for a break. That’s why we offer you our mobile work options or a sabbatical.
• Team Spirit – We work as a team and like to celebrate as a team, so we take any opportunity to get together, learn, and celebrate.
• Learning & Development – We encourage you to pursue knowledge and inspiration and give you the time, space, and budget to do so
• Charity Time – We support you in taking the time to do some good
• Health & Wellbeing – We care about your mental health and well-being and provide you with the programs to stay fit and productive and get the support you need.
• Generous vacations – We encourage you to take time off to relax, travel, and recharge
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