Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - EMEA (m/f/d) (12 month FTC)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is searching for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for EMEA to tackle the most challenging recruitment roles. This high-impact position focuses on filling complex roles quickly and proactively.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing and recruitment, demonstrating problem-solving skills in the Energy sector. Fluency in English is essential, with other European languages being advantageous. This position allows flexibility in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in agency and in-house recruitment.
• Proven track record on hard-to-fill roles.
• Genuine passion for sourcing and headhunting.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of hard-to-fill roles.
• Build pipelines through proactive sourcing.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers.

Skills

Sourcing and market hunting

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Market intelligence

Energy sector expertise

Fluency in English

Adaptability

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - EMEA (m/f/d) (12 month FTC)Skip to main contentThis site uses cookies from Hitachi and third parties for our own business purposes and to personalize your experience. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies. For more information, visit Hitachi Cookies Policy.#Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - EMEA (m/f/d) (12 month FTC) page is loaded## Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - EMEA (m/f/d) (12 month FTC)Applyremote type: Hybridlocations: Barcelona, Spain: Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden: Madrid, Madrid, Spain: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0134681**Location:**Barcelona, Spain**Job ID:**R0134681**Date Posted:**2026-06-25**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.**Profession (Job Category):**Human Resources**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**## The OpportunityThis is **not a traditional Talent Acquisition role**. This is a **high‐impact, intervention role -** focused on the most critical, ageing, complex, or “stuck” positions across EMEA. As part of a SWAT team, you will be deployed where the need is greatest:* Roles with no pipeline* Positions that have been open too long* Hiring challenges requiring fresh thinking and paceYou will not inherit “easy” roles. You will be brought in to change trajectory. This role is for **expert recruiters who see themselves as problem‐solvers first and process followers second**.This role is ideal for recruiters who:* Love **sourcing and market hunting*** Get energy from **turning around difficult searches*** Prefer **action over process*** Are motivated by **impact and visibility**This role can be based anywhere in Europe. *Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.*## How You Will Make an Impact* Take ownership of **hard‐to‐fill, ageing, and business‐critical roles**, often requiring immediate intervention.* Build pipelines from scratch through **proactive, targeted sourcing and direct search**.* Identify **why roles are not moving** (pipeline, role clarity, stakeholder alignment, market reality) and actively reset the approach.* Work at pace to **create momentum**, driving roles from stagnation to shortlist.* Partner with hiring managers and HR to **challenge assumptions**, recalibrate expectations, and unblock decision‐making.* Operate across multiple roles simultaneously, prioritising **impact over activity**.* Leverage market intelligence to **reshape search strategies** and unlock previously inaccessible talent pools.* Collaborate closely with sourcing teams to deliver **high‐quality, ready‐to‐hire pipelines**.* Reduce reliance on agencies by **owning and delivering sourcing outcomes internally**, aligned with broader TA sourcing priorities.* Drive visible progress on backlog and contribute to improving **speed and effectiveness of hiring across the region**.* Act as a catalyst for change — influencing how we approach difficult hiring challenges in the future.## Your Background* Strong experience across **in agency (search/headhunting) and in‐house environments*** A proven track record of delivering on **hard‐to‐fill or business‐critical roles**, not just standard hiring* A genuine passion for **sourcing, headhunting, and building pipelines from zero*** The ability to operate at pace and manage **multiple complex roles in parallel*** Confidence to engage and challenge stakeholders to **unblock stalled processes*** Strong judgement in identifying when the issue is **talent inflow vs expectations vs process*** A resilient, action‐oriented mindset — you do not wait for momentum, you create it* Experience of hiring within the **Energy/ Power / Transmission and Distribution sectors.*** Experience of hiring **niche Engineering** roles.* Strong understanding of EMEA markets, with the ability to adapt sourcing strategies accordingly* Fluency in English (additional European languages including German, Spanish, French, Italian or Swedish are advantageous)## What makes this role different* You will focus on the roles **others struggle to fill*** You will be measured on **movement, impact, and outcomes - not activity*** You will operate with **pace, autonomy, and visibility*** You will be part of a team built to **change how hiring challenges are solved**## What this role is *not** Not a steady‐state, requisition‐management role* Not suited to recruiters who rely primarily on applicants* Not for those who prefer clearly defined, low‐ambiguity environments## Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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