operations manager

Randstad Staffing; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Full benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Randstad Staffing in Stuttgart seeks an operational leader to manage a high-performing Talent Advisory team within a global tech-driven environment. You will move beyond hands-on sourcing to drive delivery excellence, account growth, and strategic governance across the EMEA region.

The role emphasizes people-first leadership, process optimization, and stakeholder reporting to executives, with opportunities to influence recruitment technology choices and budgeting.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading Talent Advisors and Sourcers in recruitment delivery.
• Strong analytical capability to turn metrics into delivery strategies.

Aufgaben

• Direct line-manage and mentor a team of Talent Advisors and Sourcers.
• Oversee recruitment workflows, SLA/KPI compliance, and workload distribution.
• Act as primary escalation point for senior client leaders with data-driven insights.
• Continuously optimize recruitment processes, tech stack, and sourcing strategies.
• Oversee budgets and ensure governance compliance.

Kenntnisse

Operational Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Data-driven decisions

People management

Jobbeschreibung

Are you an operational leader in talent acquisition who excels at managing high-performing teams, driving recruitment SLAs, and orchestrating complex client delivery?

In this role, you won't just be maintaining the operational status quo, you will lead and empower a dedicated team of Talent Advisors embedded within a global high-tech engineering and smart manufacturing powerhouse.

Supported by robust account infrastructure, you will step away from hands-on sourcing to focus on team leadership, strategic delivery, account growth, process optimization, and senior stakeholder governance.

What You Will Do

As the Operations Manager, you will take operational ownership of the recruitment delivery ecosystem, driving service excellence, candidate experience, and strategic alignment for our client account across EMEA.

• Lead & Empower the Team:Direct line-manage, mentor, and inspire a team of Talent Advisors and Sourcers, fostering an empathetic, high-performance culture focused on development and well-being.
• Drive Operational Excellence:Manage recruitment workflows, SLA/KPI compliance, workload distribution, and resource allocation to ensure seamless delivery across all open requisitions.
• Executive Stakeholder Management:Act as the primary escalation point and strategic account partner for teamleads up to senior client leaders, providing data-driven hiring insights, workforce forecasting, and operational reporting.
• Process Optimization & Innovation:Continuously evaluate recruitment processes, tech stack usage, and sourcing strategies to enhance efficiency, diversity hiring, and market competitiveness.
• Vendor & Budget Governance:Oversee operational budgets, ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, and streamline delivery frameworks.

What We Are Looking For

• Operational Leadership:Proven track record in an Operations Manager, Delivery Manager, or Account Lead role within RPO, MSP, or large-scale corporate talent acquisition environments.
• Domain & Matrix Expertise:Experience supporting clients or business units in high-tech, industrial manufacturing, engineering, or complex matrix organizations.
• Language Proficiency:Fluency in bothGermanandEnglishis required to effectively govern operations across Germany and broader European hubs.
• Data-Driven & Strategic:Strong analytical capability - able to turn recruitment metrics and market data into actionable delivery strategies and executive presentations.
• People-First Leadership:A collaborative, empathetic management style that balances high operational standards with team advocacy and psychological safety.

What Is in It for You?

• High-Impact Leadership:Direct oversight of a business-critical account within a world-leading high-tech industrial sector.
• Compensation:High base salary + annual bonus, full benefit package and car allowance
• Strategic Autonomy:The freedom to shape team structures, refine delivery models, and implement innovative recruitment technologies.
• People-First Culture:Work within a leadership ecosystem that prioritizes work-life balance, mental health support, and genuine personal well‑being.
• Career Elevation:Clear pathways for international leadership mobility, executive development, and account expansion opportunities.
• Inclusive Environment:A truly global culture that values diverse perspectives, transparent communication, and authentic collaboration.