Talent Acquisition Partner (all genders) - limited contract

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
People & Organization

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Talent Acquisition Partner to join Zalando on a 12-month fixed-term contract (parental leave cover). Zalando’s Talent Acquisition team connects exceptional people with exciting opportunities. As part of one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic TA teams, you will play a key role in supporting Zalando’s growth and success. Working collaboratively within a diverse team, you will help shape hiring strategies, advise senior leaders, and contribute to talent decisions that strengthen our technology organization.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • Full-cycle recruitment for Logistics, helping to build and scale high-performing teams in both tech and non-technical functions.

  • Collaborate with hiring managers to design and implement effective hiring strategies that attract top technical talent.

  • Use data and insights to refine hiring approaches and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

  • Be accountable for implementing proactive sourcing techniques and strategies to attract a diverse candidate pool, build a robust talent pipeline, anticipate future hiring needs, and minimize time-to-fill positions.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF...

  • You have experience managing end-to-end hiring processes for both technical and non-technical roles.

  • You have experience successfully sourcing diverse and niche candidate pools for both technical and non-technical talent.

  • You have a strong ability to build partnerships with hiring managers and enhance recruitment processes.

  • You have a strategic mindset, with experience executing hiring plans in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

  • You follow a continuous learning approach, always looking to improve and refine talent acquisition strategies.

  • You prioritize ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

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 Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • Hybrid working model with up to 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 for full-time employees

  • Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

  • Family services, including counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching available

  • Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Recruiter

Mareike Harder

mareike.harder@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

Learn more about our culture