Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Interim)

ChannelEngine; Leiden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ChannelEngine is looking for an Interim Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our People Team in Leiden. This key role will help drive our international growth by attracting talented individuals who align with our values. The position requires experience in end-to-end recruitment and creative sourcing, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture while helping connect brands and retailers with new customers through our e-commerce platform.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally within an international company.
• Strong track record in creative sourcing and delivering high-quality hires.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and commercial acumen, with a collaborative mindset.
• Available to work 32–36 hours per week and based within commuting distance of Leiden.
• A positive, proactive attitude – and fun to work with!

Responsibilities

• Design effective hiring strategies to attract and hire top talent across various regions.
• Build strong partnerships with managers to drive recruitment decisions.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate journey from start to finish.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment experience

Creative sourcing

Excellent communication skills in English

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Collaborative mindset

Job description

ChannelEngine has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our friendly and collaborative People Team. This is a key interim role supporting our continued international growth. You’ll work closely with engaged and supportive hiring managers to attract talented people who will help us move forward. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, and contributing to a positive candidate and manager experience in a growing global business. This position is available for the period between 1 July 2026 - 31 January 2027, based on a fixed-term employment contract.

What will you do as an Interim Talent Acquisition Business Partner?

Your role will be to design and deliver effective hiring strategies to attract and hire top talent across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Key focus areas include building strong partnerships with managers, leveraging data to drive recruitment decisions, and ensuring an exceptional candidate journey from start to finish. Through creative sourcing and proactive talent pipelining, you’ll help us find people who not only meet our business needs but also enrich our diverse and inclusive culture.

What makes you the ideal Interim Talent Acquisition Business Partner?

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally within an international company,
• Strong track record in creative sourcing and delivering high-quality hires,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,
• Strong interpersonal and commercial acumen, with a collaborative mindset,
• Available to work 32–36 hours per week and based within commuting distance of Leiden,
• A positive, proactive attitude – and fun to work with!

Excessive AI use in CVs and cover letters is discouraged. We’re most interested in hearing your genuine voice and understanding the person behind the application.

ChannelEngine is an e-commerce SaaS solution helping brands, retailers and distributors find millions of new customers by connecting them to the biggest marketplaces around the world. Our platform is built with years of real-world e-commerce experience in mind, helping our clients sell their products on more channels and connect with more buyers across borders

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal opportunity employer which means that all hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to shaping a recruitment process that provides everyone with an equal opportunity to get hired. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin colour, marital status, religious beliefs, or physical or mental abilities.

At ChannelEngine, we believe that diversity enriches our work environment, sparks innovation, and drives success. We celebrate and value our differences and are dedicated to building a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment where everyone feels empowered to be themselves.