Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Germany, United Kingdom)

Job Description

Established in 2017, Storyblok has rapidly ascended to the forefront of the global headless CMS landscape. Our vision is to “pioneer the future of content management, removing barriers between developer and marketing teams by offering an intuitive, scalable, and intelligent platform to deliver digital experiences from idea to success”.

Our team is made up of smart, passionate individuals who excel in their work. People who are comfortable taking on big ideas and figuring out the details along the way. With a dynamic team of over 220+ passionate individuals spanning 45+ countries, we're not just breaking boundaries; we're redefining them!

Our recent $80m Series C funding round, secured in June 2024, marked a crucial milestone for us. It has fueled our remarkable growth in the US market and accelerated our ongoing expansion and advancements across EMEA.

We're proud recipients of numerous awards, including recognition in G2's 2024 Best Software Awards. As a remote-first company, we have been officially recognized as one of the top 100 most flexible places to work, ranking #3 in the scale-up category as per Flexa Careers.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts”. Plus these benefits:

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is a strategic advisor and partner to hiring managers, providing market intelligence, talent pool insights, and innovative sourcing strategies to attract and secure high-caliber talent for niche and challenging roles. This role requires an individual who understands business needs, makes thoughtful recommendations, and continuously enhances the hiring process. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports hiring managers in refining job descriptions and interview questions, and contributes to broader team goals and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers, educating them on market trends, talent pools, and sourcing strategies to make informed hiring decisions
• Develop and deploy innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-quality candidates, with a focus on hard-to-fill and niche roles
• Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process, from initial requisition intake/briefing through sourcing and assessing candidates to pre-employment screening
• Leverage data to track, analyze, and optimize recruitment efforts, ensuring a metrics-driven approach that contributes to strategic hiring goals
• Maintain clean and organized data within Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment systems, ensuring accurate records and enabling data-driven insights
• Ensure effective and proactive stakeholder communication, managing expectations and delivering a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers
• Collaborate with team members on requisitions and team initiatives, driving best practices and consistency across the recruitment process
• Create compelling job descriptions and interview guides tailored to specific role requirements, fostering alignment with business needs
• Champion employer branding efforts by leading impactful recruitment campaigns that highlight our company's mission, culture, and values. Actively represent the company to build a strong professional network, ensuring that recruitment initiatives attract the right talent with the quality and speed necessary to meet business needs
• Establish long-term relationships with candidates, build and nurture talent pipelines for current and future roles
• Stay informed on industry trends and advancements, continuously evolving hiring strategies to align with market demands
• Counsel candidates on salary expectations, company culture, benefits, and work environment, providing a realistic and positive candidate experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
• Significant experience recruiting internationally with a focus on hard-to-fill roles, demonstrated resilience, and a proactive approach to overcoming hiring challenges
• Expertise in building and maintaining diverse talent pools through ATS, social media, and networking channels
• Proven ability to provide data-driven recommendations and insights to hiring managers, enhancing decision-making and hiring outcomes

SKILLS

• Strong sourcing skills, with an ability to identify and engage high-quality candidates
• Business-oriented mindset, with a strategic approach to Talent Acquisition and a passion for finding the right talent
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with an ability to guide and educate hiring managers
• Metrics-driven, with the ability to analyze recruitment data to optimize sourcing strategies and enhance the hiring process
• Organized and detail-oriented, maintaining clean and accurate records within recruitment systems for easy access and reporting
• Collaborative team player, dedicated to contributing to team goals and enhancing team performance
• Excellent project management skills, with attention to detail and a results-driven focus
• Adaptable and forward-thinking, with a deep commitment to providing an outstanding candidate experience

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co-working space

GENERAL TERMS

Storyblok has a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a hiring environment in which all people feel they are equally respected and valued, irrespective of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, citizenship or any other characteristic. You can find more information about our privacy policy here.

All communications regarding job opportunities at Storyblok will come from an official Storyblok employee with an email address ending in @storyblok.com. We will never redirect you to another portal or another site that is unrelated to our domain (storyblok.com).

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If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email talent.acquisition@storyblok.com