Strategic Regional Talent Acquisition Lead – Nordics

Kärcher; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG seeks a strategic Talent Acquisition partner for Northern Europe. You will lead a proactive, direct-sourcing model, owning market intelligence, EVP localization, and regional pipeline creation to support growth.

You will advise hiring managers across multiple Nordic countries, develop CBI-based interviewer training, and manage agency panels and referral programs to build a strong talent network for a family-owned global leader in cleaning solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including at least 2 years managing a multi-site or regional cross-border remit.
• Proven track record of headhunting diverse profiles across technical and commercial roles.
• Experience implementing Competency-Based Interviewing (CBI) frameworks and delivering interviewer training.
• High proficiency in enterprise ATS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors preferred), LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced search, and AI sourcing tools.
• Experience negotiating recruitment agency agreements with KPIs and launching referral programs.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written); Nordic language skills are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted talent advisor to hiring managers during full-cycle recruitment.
• Design and deliver structured CBI training for hiring managers and HR on objective evaluations.
• Partner with Regional Marketing to localize EVP across channels and campaigns.
• Coordinate university and college events to attract early-career talent.
• Manage localized recruitment agency panels and negotiate terms with procurement.
• Design, launch and manage regional Employee Referral Programs; assess internal capabilities for external searches.

Skills

Headhunting

Interviewer training

Cross-border recruitment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI sourcing platforms

Advanced search

Job description

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG seeks a strategic Talent Acquisition partner for Northern Europe. You will lead a proactive, direct-sourcing model, owning market intelligence, EVP localization, and regional pipeline creation to support growth.

You will advise hiring managers across multiple Nordic countries, develop CBI-based interviewer training, and manage agency panels and referral programs to build a strong talent network for a family-owned global leader in cleaning solutions.