Talent Acquisition Manager Europe
RemoteChicago, Illinois, United States or Canada
Job Summary
Lead and manage the recruitment lifecycle across Europe, from role intake in iCIMS through screening and interviews, ensuring timeliness, quality, and compliance. Partner with department heads to define hiring criteria and execute the European recruitment strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce planning. Utilize diverse sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and direct sourcing, to attract qualified candidates and proactively build talent pools. Actively participate in industry fairs to promote the company as an employer of choice in the freight forwarding sector. Provide KPIs and prepare insightful reports on open roles, time to hire, and turnover rates. This role combines hands-on recruiting with strategic responsibility for the Talent Acquisition setup in Europe, working closely with the Global TA Manager and VP HR Europe to deliver an excellent candidate experience across all hiring levels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 7+ years full cycle recruiting
- 2+ years team management or leadership role
- 1+ years demonstrated success managing recruitment teams and building effective hiring strategies tailored to European markets
- Knowledge of recruiting tools, sourcing strategies, and talent platforms
- Proven experience working in the freight forwarding or logistics industry, with an established professional network across Europe and the industry
- Strong understanding of freight forwarding roles, talent profiles, and market dynamics, enabling effective sourcing and hiring of specialized talent
- Understanding employment law and recruitment compliance
- Interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms
- Please note: we can only accept applicants with experience in the logistics (freight forwarding) industry
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