Head of Talent Acquisition, Business & Tech (all genders)

Overview

We are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition passionate about enabling a product-led organisation by engaging and hiring talented members across the business. This role requires deep expertise, exceptional judgment, and influence in a hyper-growth environment to drive business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition Tech & Business team (Tech, Data, Finance, People & Commercial)
• Act as a senior talent advisor to leaders across the organisation
• Anticipate talent needs and market risks before they surface
• Design advanced sourcing strategies for hard-to-reach talent
• Set and protect the hiring bar for critical roles
• Influence and evolve hiring standards, processes, and guidelines
• Strengthen recruiting operations and processes
• Scale the TA function as the company grows

Location: Workplace: Berlin & Hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience in high-impact talent acquisition strategies
• Exceptional sourcing, assessment, and calibration skills
• Strong business acumen and comfort working with senior leaders
• Ability to influence without authority
• A systems mindset: you improve the operating machine, not just your own output
• The ability to pivot and adapt your ways of working to achieve the best outcome, in the quickest possible time
• You have a proven track record of building pipelines for both active and passive candidates; building rapport throughout and ultimately closing offers
• You feel comfortable in the startup environment, with a global footprint and a very diverse team
• Data analysis and measurement: ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to measure the impact of hiring initiatives
• Tools affinity, keeping the ATS updated, and maintaining accurate data

What you can expect

• Make a global impact. Help shape how millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide
• Own your work. Take responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions
• Build with the best tools. We move fast, continuously evolve our tech stack, and invest in modern, efficient solutions
• Work with industry leaders. Our partners include Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF
• Grow with exceptional people. Join an international team that will challenge, support, and inspire you every day
• Work your way. Enjoy flexible and remote-friendly working options, relocation opportunities, and plenty of room to grow