Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

This is a newly created position within our Northern European Regional HR team, presenting an opportunity to shape and define the future talent acquisition strategy across the region. Reporting directly to the Regional HR Director, you will serve as a strategic talent partner to regional leadership across the region.

In this role, you will lead the transition toward a proactive, direct-sourcing model—taking full ownership of market intelligence, employer branding, and talent pipeline creation to support our regional growth ambitions.

Locations: This role offers location flexibility and can be based out of any of our regional hubs: Gothenburg (Sweden), Rødovre (Denmark), Oslo (Norway), Nurmijärvi (Finland), or Banbury (United Kingdom).

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers during the full-cycle recruitment process. Design and facilitate structured training for hiring managers and local HR on Competency-Based Interviewing (CBI) frameworks to ensure objective, harmonized evaluations.

Partner closely with the Regional Marketing Department to localize and bring our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) to life across digital channels and social campaigns. Coordinate and participate in university careers fairs, technical college events, and professional meetups to attract early-career talent.

Establish, evaluate, and manage localized recruitment agency panels across the region, partnering with procurement to negotiate terms and formalize SLAs.

Design, launch, and manage regional Employee Referral Programs across all operating countries to drive employee advocacy. Collaborate with the Talent Development (L&D) Specialist to assess internal capabilities and succession plans before opening external searches.

Qualifications & Requirements

A 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 independently headhunting diverse profiles—ranging from technical/engineering service roles and commercial sales specialists to senior operational managers.

Demonstrated experience implementing Competency-Based Interviewing (CBI) frameworks and delivering interviewer training or coaching to hiring managers across multiple locations.

High proficiency in enterprise ATS platforms (preferably SAP SuccessFactors), LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced search, and modern AI sourcing platforms.

Hands-on experience negotiating and managing recruitment agency agreements under clear KPIs, as well as launching or driving employee referral programs.

Professional business fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Proficiency in one or more Nordic languages (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, or Finnish) is a strong advantage.

What we offer

Joining our team in this newly created regional position gives you an opportunity to shape, build, and influence the future talent acquisition and employer branding strategy across Northern Europe. As a family-based organization with well-developed corporate structures, we provide exceptional career prospects, challenging responsibilities, and continuous knowledge-transfer opportunities tailored for your individual career planning and personal development.

You will have high visibility as a strategic partner to regional leadership, fully supported by modern recruitment systems, emerging AI tools, and dedicated direct-search licensing to drive innovation in our hiring processes. Above all, you will work alongside committed colleagues who value collaboration and teamwork as we move together toward a cleaner world.

At Kärcher, a team of 15,330 people in 80 countries is working together to make the world a cleaner place. As a family company with a focus on sustainability, we firmly believe that the important things in life need extra care to ensure they stand the test of time and preserve their value in future too. We offer WOW solutions around the world for cleaning and care. In the everyday and in the extraordinary. With WOW products and WOW services.