Senior Lead, Talent Acquisition - Sales (Relocation to Munich) (d/f/m)

Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our growing team of 1,800+ Personios across Europe and the US are building user-friendly products that delight our 14,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?
This position is based out of our Munich office and we will support your relocation if needed.
At Personio, people are our passion. HR isn't just a department; it's the heart of what we do. As an HR tech company, we aspire to be a role model for other organizations, showcasing cutting-edge HR practices and inspiring innovation. Here, you'll have the opportunity to shape not only our product but also the future of how businesses manage their people.
As a Senior Lead, Talent Acquisition, you will take center stage in driving the growth of Personio's Revenue & Success functions across Europe, with a particular focus on recruiting top-tier sales talent. You'll own the end-to-end recruitment process, partner closely with hiring managers, and build a best-in-class recruitment function that powers our ambitious growth.
Key Responsibilities: What You'll Do

• Strategic Talent Acquisition: Design and implement a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy that aligns with Personio's growth objectives, focusing on the Revenue & Success department.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of recruiters, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to Talent Acquisition leaders, contributing to the overall direction of the function.
• Employer Branding: Elevate Personio's employer brand, making it synonymous with exceptional career opportunities in sales and marketing across Europe.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the recruitment lifecycle for go-to-market teams, ensuring a seamless and efficient process that delivers world-class talent. Collaborate with internal teams to drive process improvements, implement scalable solutions, and achieve hiring goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with Revenue & Success leaders to understand their needs, align hiring strategies, and deliver exceptional results.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team and track recruitment metrics to elevate hiring effectiveness. Provide actionable insights to leadership by analyzing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Talent Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging market data to inform recruitment strategies and provide valuable insights to stakeholders.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Champion initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, ensuring a focus on equity throughout the recruitment process.

Role Requirements: What You'll Need

• Proven Leadership Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading high-performing talent acquisition teams at scaled organisations, with a strong track record in developing talent and driving improvements with the business.
• Sales DACH Expertise: Deep understanding of sales roles, competencies, and market trends, with specific experience supporting Sales organizations in the DACH region.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in English and German.
• Strategic Vision & Execution: Demonstrated ability to design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Hands-On Leadership: Willingness to roll up your sleeves and lead by example.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in partnering with and influencing business leaders at all levels.
• Data Savviness: Ability to leverage data and analytics to measure success, drive performance, report back to clients, and implement impactful changes.
• Diversity Focus: Passion for fostering an inclusive hiring culture and driving D&I initiatives.

Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

• Receive a competitive reward package - reevaluated each year - that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
• Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)
• Make an impact on the environment and society with 2 (fully paid) Impact Days - one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiative
• Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares
• Find your best way to work with our office-led, remote-friendly PersonioFlex! Most teams offer a roughly 50% remote, 50% in-office working framework
• Connect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations
• Engage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes