Head of Recruitment

BlueQuo; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A PeopleTech startup in Madrid is looking for a dynamic Lead in Talent Acquisition to drive growth and operational efficiency. This role involves managing recruitment processes, analyzing metrics for performance improvements, and building long-term client relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a customer-oriented mindset, and proficiency in both Spanish and English. This position demands a commercial approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Proven experience leading recruitment teams, preferably in an agency environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret recruitment metrics and data-driven decision making.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of leadership experience managing teams with coaching abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Talent Acquisition function to ensure growth and operational excellence.
• Own OKRs related to growth, sales, and performance.
• Execute capacity planning and allocate workloads effectively.

Conocimientos

Leadership in recruitment teams

Analytical skills

Client relationship building

Capacity planning

Commercial mindset

Spanish proficiency (Native/C2)

English proficiency (C1)

Descripción del empleo

At BlueQuo, we’re a PeopleTech startup helping hyper-growth companies scale intelligently by combining culture, data, and people strategy. Our goal is to turn talent into a true competitive advantage through HR, technology, and artificial intelligence.

Mission & Job Functions

Lead the Talent Acquisition function to ensure growth, operational excellence, and strong client satisfaction through commercial ownership, team leadership, and data-driven decision making.

Job Functions

• Lead the TA hub, ensuring delivery, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Own OKRs related to growth, sales, NPS, and performance.
• Manage key accounts with a commercial mindset, overseeing forecasts and profitability.
• Own the P&L of the area and optimize margins and productivity.
• Define and improve recruitment processes using data, technology, and automation.
• Execute capacity planning and forecasting, allocating workloads and resources.
• Analyze metrics such as time to fill, pipeline health, and recruiter workload to improve results.
• Motivate and develop a team of recruiters through coaching and structured performance expectations.
• Build long-term client relationships as a strategic partner.
• Introduce market solutions, technology improvements, and scalable practices.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced and uncertain startup environment.

Main Requirements

• Proven experience leading recruitment teams, preferably in an agency environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of leadership experience managing teams of at least four people, with strong coaching abilities and a clear focus on team motivation.
• Customer-obsessed mindset with a track record of building strong client relationships and driving engagement.
• Expertise in capacity planning, forecasting, and balancing recruiter workloads.
• A commercial approach similar to a Sales Area Manager, working with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly OKRs.
• Profficiency level of Spanish (Native/C2) and English (at least C1)

Cultural Fit

• People at the Core: Build strong relationships with both the team and clients, ensuring decisions support long-term trust and partnership.
• Think Big & Make It Happen: Combine strategic vision with strong execution, turning insights into concrete actions.
• Embrace the Change: Adapt quickly to shifting needs and maintain flexibility when improving processes or reallocating priorities.
• Enjoy the Ride: Maintain steady motivation and a constructive attitude during demanding cycles and fast-paced growth.
• Build It Together: Collaborate closely with clients, founders, and internal teams, contributing to shared goals with ownership and accountability.