Talent Acquisition Partner – E-commerce

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) is seeking a highly visible Talent Acquisition Partner for Germany to lead end-to-end recruiting across multiple functions and collaborate with stakeholders across Europe and global headquarters.

You will own hiring activities for Germany, influence organizational growth, and build strategic talent pipelines to support rapid expansion in a rapidly evolving international business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Executive Search, or Talent Consulting.
• Strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Proven success in direct sourcing and active candidate engagement.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.
• Fluent in English; German is a must.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of end-to-end recruitment processes across Germany.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies and talent requirements.
• Manage candidate sourcing, assessment, interview processes, and offer negotiations.
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership and HR teams at global headquarters.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment

Executive Search

Stakeholder Management

Sourcing

German language

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Our client is a leading global technology-driven supply chain and e-commerce platform, listed on NASDAQ and ranked on the Fortune Global 500.

With operations spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia, the company continues to invest significantly in international growth and global expansion.

Europe is currently one of the company's key strategic investment regions

The business is experiencing rapid growth across multiple markets and continues to expand its local presence and capabilities. Established teams are already operating in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands, with further expansion planned across additional European countries.

As part of this growth journey, the company is building a strong local talent organization to support long-term business development, organizational scaling, and future expansion across the region.

Role Overview

This is a highly visible Talent Acquisition role supporting the continued growth of the German business while partnering closely with stakeholders across Europe and global headquarters.

The successful candidate will act as the primary Talent Acquisition Partner for Germany, taking ownership of hiring activities across multiple business functions and supporting the company's ambitious growth plans.

This position provides a unique opportunity to influence organizational growth, build strategic talent pipelines, and play a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly expanding international business.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Hiring

• DeliveryLead end-to-end recruitment processes across Germany
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies and talent requirements
• Manage candidate sourcing, assessment, interview processes, and offer negotiations
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle

Direct Sourcing & Talent Mapping

• Drive proactive talent identification through LinkedIn Recruiter, direct sourcing, networking, and market mapping
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Identify and engage high-caliber talent across multiple functions

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business leaders across Germany and Europe
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership and HR teams at global headquarters
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner and advisor to the business
• Track and manage recruitment metrics and hiring progress
• Support process improvements and recruitment best practices
• Contribute to employer branding and talent attraction initiatives where appropriate

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Executive Search, or Talent Consulting
• Strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes
• Proven success in direct sourcing and active candidate engagement
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Fluent in English, German is a must.

Preferred Backgrounds

• In-house Talent Acquisition
• Recruitment Consultancy / Executive Search
• Technology, E-commerce, Retail, or Commercial hiring environments
• International and cross-cultural organizations

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded and execution-oriented
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Hands-on sourcing mentality
• Proactive, resilient, and self-driven
• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial and rapidly evolving environment

Why Join

• Join one of the world's leading technology and e-commerce platforms
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape hiring strategies and influence organizational growth
• Dynamic and multicultural working environment

Compensation

Competitive and open, depending on experience and overall fit