Head of Talent Acquisition (m/f/d)

About the Role

As our Head of Talent Acquisition, you will be a core part of the leadership team, responsible for building the company itself. You will own the entire global talent function, working as a strategic partner to the executive team to ensure we hire the talent needed to lead the future of autonomous systems. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has thrived in a high-growth startup environment and knows how to build for scale. We need a leader who can construct a world-class recruiting function from the ground up, balancing strategy with a relentless focus on execution.

What You'll Build

• A world-class talent acquisition function, grounded in a proactive sourcing culture that knows how to find and engage top-tier talent.
• A scalable global TA strategy that supports our ambitious growth from a startup to a global leader.
• A data-driven operation where metrics guide your strategy, inform leadership, and help you continuously improve performance.
• A lean and effective hiring process that delivers an exceptional and straightforward experience for every candidate.
• A high-performance TA team that you will personally mentor and develop.
• Strong talent pipelines for our most critical roles across engineering, AI, and commercial functions.

What You Bring

• A proven background leading Talent Acquisition in a high-growth or hyper-growth startup (ideally in deep-tech, hardware, or robotics). You know the challenges of scaling from 100 to 500+ people.
• Experience building proactive recruiting strategies, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and building talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• A track record of mentoring and developing TA professionals into high-performing teams.
• The ability to use data to make decisions, influence leadership, and build a compelling business case for your strategy.
• You are a trusted advisor to executives, confident in your ability to guide, push back, and uphold a high talent bar.
• Deep knowledge of the competitive technical talent market and creative strategies to attract passive candidates.
• You are fluent in English.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable