Talent Acquisition Partner - Aarhus

Arla Foods; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to shape how talent decisions are made across the business. You will partner with leaders to drive high‑quality hiring, design effective talent strategies, and contribute to data-informed decision making and innovation in recruitment.

You will collaborate across markets to attract, assess and hire top talent, build proactive pipelines, and enhance the candidate experience while advancing Arla's employer brand and strategic talent initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with leaders and hiring managers to translate business priorities into talent strategies.
• Ability to guide hiring decisions using market insights and talent intelligence.
• Strong focus on candidate experience, stakeholder satisfaction, and quality of hire.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and hiring managers to align business priorities with talent strategies.
• Guide and influence hiring decisions using market insights and advisory support.
• Drive end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes from workforce planning to onboarding support.
• Build proactive talent pipelines and communities for current and future needs.
• Use talent market insights to support workforce planning discussions.
• Contribute to attraction initiatives targeting global talent and employer branding.
• Help improve Talent Acquisition through digital enablement and new assessment approaches.
• Evolve a future-ready Talent Acquisition function to meet changing needs.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder management

End-to-end TA

Employer branding

Job description

Helping Shape Better Hiring Decisions and the Future of Talent Acquisition

Are you passionate about helping businesses make better hiring decisions? Do you thrive at the intersection of business partnering, talent attraction and innovation? And would you like to play an active role in shaping how Talent Acquisition creates value in the future?

At Arla, we are on an exciting journey to evolve Talent Acquisition beyond traditional recruitment. We are strengthening our focus on talent advisory, data-informed decision making, candidate engagement and quality of hire, while continuously improving the way we attract, assess and hire talent across the business.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will join an ambitious and collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to combine operational excellence with strategic impact. You will partner closely with leaders, drive high-quality hiring processes and contribute to initiatives that help prepare Arla for the future of talent.

How You Will Make An Impact

Your impact will be felt across three important dimensions

First, you will act as a trusted Talent Acquisition partner to the business. Working closely with leaders and hiring managers, you will challenge, advise and guide stakeholders through critical hiring decisions. You will help ensure that every hire contributes to long‑term business success, focusing not only on filling positions but on securing the right talent and improving quality of hire.

Second, you will drive professional end‑to‑end Talent Acquisition processes. From workforce needs discussions and role design through sourcing, assessment, selection and onboarding support, you will ensure an efficient, engaging and high‑quality experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Finally, you will contribute to the continued evolution of Talent Acquisition at Arla. You will be involved in initiatives that strengthen how we use talent insights, digital capabilities, automation, talent communities and modern attraction strategies to create better outcomes for the business and candidates alike.

You will also play a role in helping Arla attract and engage the next generation of global talent, supporting initiatives across areas such as graduates, early careers, future capabilities and strategic talent pipelines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and hiring managers to understand business priorities and translate them into effective talent strategies.
• Guide and influence hiring decisions through market insights, talent intelligence and advisory support.
• Drive end‑to‑end Talent Acquisition processes with a strong focus on candidate experience, stakeholder satisfaction and quality of hire.
• Build proactive talent pipelines and talent communities for current and future business‑critical capabilities.
• Use talent market insights and data to support stronger talent decisions and workforce planning discussions.
• Contribute to attraction initiatives focused on engaging future global talent and strengthening Arla's employer brand.
• Support projects that improve how Talent Acquisition operates through digital enablement, process optimisation, new assessment approaches and innovative ways of connecting with talent.
• Actively contribute to creating a future‑ready Talent Acquisition function that continuously evolves to meet changing business needs.

What Will Make You Successful

We are looking for someone who combines strong Talent Acquisition expertise with genuine curiosity about the future of our profession.

You might come from an in‑house TA function or a search and recruitment environment, but regardless of background, you have experience partnering with stakeholders, managing complex hiring processes and delivering strong hiring outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you

• Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Are comfortable challenging thinking and providing guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Balance business needs, candidate expectations and long‑term talent considerations.
• Are curious about new technologies, digital tools and evolving ways of working within Talent Acquisition.
• Enjoy combining operational delivery with continuous improvement and project work.
• Have a strong focus on quality and are motivated by improving hiring outcomes rather than simply filling vacancies.
• Bring structure, prioritisation and sound judgement in a fast‑moving environment.

Experience with assessment methods, talent insights or psychometric tools is an advantage, and fluency in English is essential.

What do we offer?

At Arla, you will join a highly engaged Talent Acquisition team that is actively shaping the future of hiring.

We believe in giving people the freedom to create impact while providing the support, collaboration and development opportunities needed to succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues across markets and functions, contribute to strategic initiatives and help influence how Talent Acquisition continues to evolve as a critical business partner.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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