German speaking Talent Acquisition Partner

Avantor; Vila Nova de Gaia; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Annual bonus

Learning & Development

Referral bonus

Medicover Sport Card

Group insurance

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a German-speaking Talent Acquisition Partner to build and manage European candidate pipelines, collaborating with Business Partners and Hiring Managers to identify and qualify top talent.

You will leverage market insights and innovative sourcing techniques to deliver high-quality candidate slates, screen prospects, and ensure a strong candidate experience across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent sourcing/recruitment/talent acquisition, ideally in-house or RPO
• Strong expertise in active sourcing, market mapping, and candidate engagement
• Experience working with recruiters and business stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Data-driven mindset translating market insights into actionable strategies
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in German and English

Responsibilities

• Research, engage, and deliver talent pipelines across European markets.
• Partner with Hiring Managers to identify, engage, and qualify top candidates.
• Deliver well-qualified candidate shortlists and ensure an excellent candidate experience.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Recruitment

Active sourcing

Market mapping

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Screening

German language

English

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

The Opportunity

***EU locations: Poland/Hungary/Czechia/Portugal or Spain***

The Opportunity

***EU locations: Poland/Hungary/Czechia/Portugal or Spain***

As a German speaking Talent Acquisition Partner at Avantor, you will be responsible for researching, engaging with, and providing us with the talent we need to set science in motion to create a better world. In this role, you will play a critical part in building strong talent pipelines across European markets, partnering closely with Business Partners and Hiring Managers to identify, engage, and qualify top candidates.

You will act as a strategic partner, leveraging market insights, innovative sourcing techniques, and strong stakeholder collaboration to deliver high-quality candidate slates. You are skilled at building candidate pools, pipelines, adept at performing initial screens of prospects and applicants. You will act as a strong advisor and partner for your hiring managers and provide an excellent candidate experience.

What is in it for you?

• Broaden your horizon (literally) by collaborating with our Talent Acquisition team all over Europe and work within a globally aligned and rapidly growing Global Talent Acquisition function
• Proactively source and attract high-quality candidates across multiple functions and geographies, with a focus on the DACH region
• Utilize various sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, job boards, networking, referrals, etc.)
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Conduct market mapping and talent benchmarking to support hiring strategy
• Conduct initial candidate screening (CV + phone/virtual interviews) to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Deliver well-qualified candidate shortlists to Hiring Managers
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the sourcing and screening stages
• Partner closely with Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, hiring strategy, and timelines
• Act as a trusted advisor by sharing data‑driven insights on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitor landscape

What does your profile look like?

• Proven experience in talent sourcing / recruitment / talent acquisition, ideally in an in‑house or RPO environment
• Strong expertise in active sourcing, market mapping, and candidate engagement
• Experience working closely with recruiters and business stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong ability to assess candidate profiles and conduct effective screenings
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Fluent in German and English

Our commitment to you

• We value your time off, through flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
• Receive an annual, performance‑based bonus for your hard work.
• We empower you with learning and development opportunities to grow your career. Participate in in‑house trainings, learn a new language, or explore thousands of educational videos through LinkedIn Learning.
• We know you have some amazing friends, so you also receive a reward for referring people you like.
• Medicover Sport Card and Lux Med medical package, with the option to include family members
• Group insurance on attractive terms

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career.

Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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