Zalando has ambitious growth plans and finding the right talent and leadership has never been as important. The company has an inhouse executive search team, with Executive Talent Acquisition Partners (aka Recruiters) and Executive Talent Scouts (aka Sourcers). Zalando is looking for an Executive Talent Acquisition Lead to manage and develop a team of recruiters and sourcers.
As a Senior Executive Talent Acquisition Lead you will also collaborate closely with senior hiring managers including our Management Board members to identify, attract and recruit executives to take Zalando to the next level. You own the entire recruitment strategy and process from role development through to onboarding and the candidate/employee experience.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)...
Create customised search strategies for open roles whilst also sourcing to build pipelines of interested, evaluated executive candidates and future roles whether they be for succession plans or to fill experience and knowledge gaps as the company innovates and evolves.
To lead and drive the end-to-end selection process (sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, negotiations) and you make accountable hiring decisions together with our senior leadership.
You feel comfortable liaising with those senior stakeholders and being their sparring partner in all aspects related to recruiting and onboarding. As that sparring partner you will challenge decisions but also advise and bring best practice to all matters related to executive recruitment.
Build an exceptional candidate-centric recruitment process with the candidate experience at its heart and continuously optimise the process to ensure Zalando continues to attract and hire the very best talent available.
Demonstrates ability to influence senior leadership and gain alignment on candidate calibration as well as reinforcing the needs for diverse talent be that gender or other underrepresented groups.
Collaborates across People & Organisation (in particular HR Business Partners and Compensation and Benefits) to identify key data points to influence future decisions and sourcing strategies; leverage these metrics to monitor and ensure internal customer and external candidate satisfaction
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF….
End-to-end executive recruitment experience, a proven track record of hiring senior profiles and successful collaboration with diverse hiring managers up to C-level
Strong track record of making executive-level hires in both a corporate AND executive search firm environment
Leadership and management experience of teams including their development and coaching
Ideally expert knowledge hiring Technology Leadership (i.e. engineering, product management) but also exposure to other job functions (i.e. Sales, Marketing, General Management and Corporate Functions)
Very strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of the use of recruiting indicators (eg. data) to guide sourcing and recruiting strategy and outcomes. Ability to think ahead in recruiting processes and de-risk trade off decisions for the business.
Experience in the education, direction and coaching of third party recruiting partners (e.g. search firm partners, research firms)
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this role!
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with currently 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start (+1 day for each year of tenure to maximum 30 days)
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counselling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
