Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Base: €90,000 – €120,000
OTE: Bonus + potential equity
Location: Hamburg (hybrid, open to remote)

Who are these people?

A high-growth tech business operating across Europe.

They’ve grown well so far - now need someone to bring more structure, strategy, and consistency into how they attract and hire talent.

Strong leadership. Clear ambition.
Now looking for a senior Talent Acquisition lead to own and elevate the function.

What would I be doing?

You’ll take ownership of Talent Acquisition across key markets, helping the business scale in a more structured, proactive way.

• Build and execute a clear, scalable hiring strategy across tech, GTM, and G&A
• Partner closely with leadership to align hiring with business growth plans
• Move the business from reactive hiring to proactive talent mapping and pipelining
• Lead on complex and high-impact hires, including leadership roles
• Improve hiring processes, assessment frameworks, and candidate experience
• Drive employer branding and market positioning to attract top talent
• Embed DEI principles into hiring strategy and execution

It’s a hands-on leadership role. Strategic, but still close to delivery.

What would they expect from me?

• Someone who can bring structure and clarity to hiring
• Comfortable operating in fast-growth, sometimes ambiguous environments
• Strong stakeholder management - able to influence at leadership level
• Proactive, not reactive - always thinking ahead on talent
• Data-informed, but practical in execution
• Someone who takes ownership and gets things done

What experience do I need?

• Proven experience leading Talent Acquisition in tech / scale-up environments
• Track record of building and scaling teams across multiple functions
• Experience hiring across EMEA or international markets
• Strong sourcing capability, including passive talent strategies
• Experience improving hiring processes and frameworks
• Exposure to DEI initiatives within hiring and broader People strategy
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on

What’s in it for me?

• €90k–€120k base + bonus / potential equity
• Opportunity to own and shape Talent Acquisition at scale
• High visibility with leadership and real influence on growth
• A role with autonomy, impact, and variety
• The chance to build something properly, not just maintain it

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💡 Interested? Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Please note

We know this isn’t ideal - and we’re sorry if you don’t hear back from us directly. Due to the volume of applications, we can’t respond to everyone individually, but we really appreciate your interest and will keep your details on file for future opportunities that may be a good fit.

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About us

Talent Wing is a specialist sales and HR recruitment agency connecting high-performing professionals with ambitious companies across Bristol, London, Europe, and parts of the US.

We focus on sales and HR. That means we understand the market, the people, and what good really looks like.

Our approach is straightforward - we work closely with both clients and candidates to make the right matches, not just quick placements.

For businesses, we help secure the talent that drives growth.
For candidates, we open up opportunities that genuinely move careers forward.

If you're hiring, or exploring your next move, Talent Wing is a trusted partner.

Find out more at www.talentwing.co.uk