Director of Talent Acquisition

About Us

TravelPerk is a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of travel for work. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.

TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,400 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel

 

The Opportunity

Success at TravelPerk starts with the right people. We are looking for a leader who can transform our talent acquisition function into a strategic powerhouse that fuels our rapid growth. If you thrive in high-scale hiring environments, excel at leveraging data to drive decisions, and know how to attract top-tier talent at speed, this is your chance to build something exceptional.

 

The Challenge

Managing high-volume hiring across sales, engineering and customer care in multiple markets requires agility, foresight, and operational excellence. With teams spanning Europe and the US, you will need to adapt hiring strategies to local talent landscapes, ensuring a consistent, high-quality recruitment process while maintaining a strong employer brand.

You will be responsible for evolving our talent acquisition strategy, ensuring we hire the best people efficiently and effectively. This role calls for a forward-thinking leader who understands competitive hiring landscapes and can implement scalable, innovative solutions that support business growth.

If you are excited by the challenge of scaling recruitment while delivering an outstanding candidate experience, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at TravelPerk.

 

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the VP of People, you will be responsible for shaping and leading a world-class recruitment function that supports TravelPerk’s continued expansion. You will:

• Lead and develop a Talent Acquisition team of 15+, including TA Managers, ensuring they are equipped to scale hiring effectively.
• Design and implement a global hiring strategy that supports rapid growth across Europe and the US, aligning talent acquisition with TravelPerk’s business objectives.
• Oversee high-volume hiring, managing 100+ hires per quarter across key business functions while maintaining a focus on quality, efficiency, and candidate experience.
• Enhance recruitment operations by leveraging automation, AI, and advanced analytics to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen TravelPerk’s employer brand, positioning the company as an employer of choice in competitive global markets.
• Own and refine assessment frameworks and hiring methodologies, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with business needs.
• Use recruitment analytics to diagnose hiring challenges, identifying market-specific obstacles and implementing targeted solutions.
• Partner with senior leadership and business partners globally, aligning hiring strategies with company growth objectives and ensuring seamless integration of new talent.

 

What will you need to succeed?

• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing recruitment teams (15+ people) in fast-paced, international environments.
• Expertise in managing large-scale hiring initiatives across multiple business functions, with a particular focus on SaaS sales recruitment.
• A deep understanding of global talent acquisition trends, employer branding, and best-in-class recruitment strategies.
• A data-dr