Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Malt

Welcome to Malt, the leading freelance marketplace in Europe. Since our founding in 2013, we have been dedicated to transforming the professional landscape by connecting over 700,000 talented freelancers with more than 70,000 companies. Our mission is to provide everyone with the freedom to work in new and flexible ways. We are a diverse team of 600 individuals operating across six European countries, supported by prestigious investors including Goldman Sachs, Eurazeo Growth, and BPI. We pride ourselves on a culture that prioritizes equality, inclusive growth, and a human-centered approach to technology. We are currently looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Munich on a full-time, hybrid basis.

Key outcomes

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for sales, marketing, and central functions, focusing on the DACH region and international hiring needs.
• Collaborate directly with hiring managers to design effective recruitment strategies, craft job descriptions, and refine interview processes.
• Cultivate a robust talent pipeline through proactive networking, sourcing, and employer branding efforts.
• Lead strategic hiring projects and provide support for recruitment initiatives across various international locations.
• Develop creative sourcing techniques to engage passive candidates and expand our reach.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Provide guidance and coaching to hiring managers regarding best practices for interviewing and candidate selection.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in recruitment, specifically with a successful history of hiring for sales and go-to-market positions.
• Demonstrated experience in international recruitment, ideally within a tech or scale-up environment.
• A strong professional network within the German tech ecosystem and proficiency with modern recruitment tools.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels of the organization.
• A data-driven approach, including experience with recruitment analytics and reporting.
• A deep commitment to creating a positive candidate experience and building diverse, high-performing teams.
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, independent work style.
• Fluency in both German and English.

Compensation

We offer a supportive environment designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Benefits include:

• Hybrid work arrangements to provide flexibility.
• Stock options, allowing you to share in the success of our business as we grow.
• Generous paid time off, including 30 days of vacation per year.
• A one-month paid sabbatical after three years of service.
• An immersive onboarding experience in Paris during your first week.
• Access to a professional development budget for books related to our business.
• Participation in annual team-building events.

How to apply

If you are ready to help us shape the future of work, we invite you to apply. Our interview process is designed to be transparent and collaborative:

1. A 30-minute introductory call with Chloé, our Talent Acquisition Manager.
2. A conversation with Richard Yarsley, our VP Talent.
3. A meeting with Adrian, our GM DACH.
4. A final discussion with Barbara, our CHRO.

We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your potential contributions to our team.