Head of Talent Acquisition & Executive Search (m/f/d)
On-siteBayreuth, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Develop and execute CYBEX's global Talent Acquisition strategy while personally leading the identification and acquisition of senior leadership talent. Coach the Talent Acquisition team, establish best-in-class recruiting processes, and define KPIs to improve hiring effectiveness. Continuously enhance the internal Executive Search function by personally leading strategic searches for Director, VP, and C-Level positions, reducing dependency on external providers. Build talent maps for critical capabilities, analyze competitor organizations, and advise senior stakeholders on talent availability and compensation trends. Conduct executive-level interviews, evaluate candidates against leadership competencies, and partner with assessment providers to ensure consistent hiring decisions. Leverage data, AI-enabled recruiting technologies, and talent analytics to improve outcomes and position CYBEX as an employer of choice within relevant talent communities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Multiple years of experience in a combination of Talent Acquisition, Executive Search and Leadership Recruiting
- Significant experience leading Talent Acquisition teams in an international environment
- Proven track record of successfully hiring Director, VP, and C-Level talent
- Experience gained in both executive search and corporate Talent Acquisition environments
- Fluency in English and German
- Deep expertise in executive search methodologies and market mapping
- Strong understanding of organizational design and leadership assessment
- Excellent stakeholder management skills at Executive Committee level
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset
- Experience working with recruiting technologies and talent analytics
- Strong knowledge of modern sourcing and direct search strategies
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Inspiring people leader and coach
- Excellent communicator and influencer
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Strong execution capabilities combined with a long-term perspective
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on recruiting delivery
Desired Qualifications
- Experience recruiting for Product Management, Engineering, Innovation, Digital, or consumer goods organizations
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