Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

STARK; München; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A defence technology firm in Munich is seeking a Senior Talent Partner to drive recruitment across engineering and operational functions in Europe. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic recruitment, managing end-to-end processes for technical roles while partnering closely with senior stakeholders. Fluency in English and German is required, alongside a strong understanding of European talent markets. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing company focused on innovative unmanned systems.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience as a Senior Recruiter or Talent Partner in an in‑house or agency environment.
• Proven track record of delivering recruitment for technical and engineering roles at scale.
• Deep understanding of European talent markets and cross‑border hiring.

Aufgaben

• Own and lead full‑cycle recruitment across multiple European locations.
• Partner with senior Hiring Managers to define hiring strategies.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies for hard‑to‑hire profiles.
• Provide expert guidance on talent availability and market conditions.
• Ensure high‑quality candidate assessment through structured interviews.
• Oversee and improve recruiting processes and tools.

Kenntnisse

Strategic recruitment

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Execution-focused

Complex problem solving

Fluent in English and German

Jobbeschreibung

About Us STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software‑defined, mass‑scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

Permanent employee, Full‑time

Munich

Your mission

As a Senior Talent Partner at STARK, you will take strategic ownership of recruitment across engineering, manufacturing, and operational functions in multiple European locations. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior Hiring Managers and leadership, shaping hiring strategies, driving execution, and ensuring STARK attracts and hires exceptional talent at scale. This role is suited for an experienced recruiter who combines hands‑on delivery with strategic thinking, thrives in complex environments, and is comfortable operating at both operational and leadership levels within a fast‑growing defence technology company.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead full‑cycle recruitment from role intake to offer stage across complex and business‑critical roles in multiple European locations.
• Partner closely with senior Hiring Managers and leadership to define hiring strategies, workforce plans, and prioritisation across teams and regions.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies across European talent markets, particularly for hard‑to‑hire technical and engineering profiles.
• Provide expert guidance on talent availability, market conditions, and hiring risks, influencing decision‑making at senior level.
• Ensure high‑quality candidate assessment through structured interviews, clear evaluation frameworks, and data‑driven recommendations.
• Oversee and continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Own pipeline management and data integrity within Personio, using metrics to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to employer branding strategy and content to strengthen STARK’s positioning in competitive European talent markets.
• Support cross‑functional hiring initiatives, new site build‑ups, and organisational scaling across Europe.
• Work closely with the Stockholm‑based team and senior stakeholders across European locations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Recruiter, Talent Partner, or Talent Acquisition Partner in an in‑house or agency environment.
• Proven track record of owning and delivering end‑to‑end recruitment for technical, engineering, or operational roles at scale.
• Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions in complex organisations.
• Deep understanding of European talent markets and cross‑border hiring.
• Highly structured, data‑driven, and execution‑focused working style.
• Comfortable operating independently in fast‑paced, ambiguous, and high‑accountability environments.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning and hands‑on delivery.
• Fluent in English and German (C1/native)

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.