Talent Acquisition Lead Europe & Site HR Business Partner Munich HQ (m/f/d)

Overview

Talent Acquisition Lead Europe & Site HR Business Partner Munich HQ (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (approx. 50-70%)

Strategic and operational responsibility for talent acquisition across Europe

• Develop and implement a forward-looking talent strategy that promotes growth, diversity, and innovation.
• Build and maintain sustainable talent pipelines for key positions in Science, Clinical, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial.
• Shape and enhance our employer brand together with Marketing and Communications – through social media, events, and campaigns.
• Implement modern, data-driven recruiting tools, KPI systems, and digital selection processes.
• Promote diversity and inclusion across all recruiting activities.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers / HR BP’s to identify workforce needs early and fill roles efficiently.
• Functional lead of European TA Specialists

Hands-on recruiting responsibilities (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist focus)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for selected key positions in Europe – from job posting to contract negotiation.
• Conduct active sourcing on relevant platforms (LinkedIn, Xing, BioPharmNet, ResearchGate, etc.) and build personal talent networks.
• Perform screenings, interviews, and assessments in close cooperation with the relevant departments.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout all stages of the recruiting process.
• Create compelling job descriptions and campaigns that authentically reflect our company culture.
• Use HR analytics and market trends to make data-based recruiting decisions.
• Maintain the application tracking system -iCIMS and strive for better processes to maintain candidates data and the hiring experience through the system

Site HR Responsibility Munich / WuXi AppTec Legal Entities (approx. 30-50%)

• Act as strategic People Partner to the local leadership team – providing guidance on people and organizational development, culture, and labor law.
• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle management for the Munich site in WXAT in alignment with Crelux GmbH.
• Foster a positive and open People & Culture environment that promotes innovation and ownership.
• Collaborate constructively with the works council and ensure local compliance.
• Monitor site-specific HR metrics and derive measures for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Your Profile

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a comparable field.
• 5–10 years of experience in progressive HR roles – ideally in the biotech, pharma, or life sciences industry.
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition (both strategic and operational), as well as experience in HR project management and business partnering.
• Passion for modern, agile HR practices and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to think strategically while operating hands-on when needed.
• Strong communication, networking, and consulting skills across all organizational levels.
• Confident use of HRIS systems (e.g., UKG, iCIMS, SuccessFactors) and modern recruiting/sourcing tools.
• Fluent in English and German, additional European languages are a plus.