Senior Talent Partner (fixed-term) (m/f/d)

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within Europe

International team environment

Annual camper budget

Coverflex benefits and discounts

Professional development

Meaningful responsibilities

Fixed-term contract ~12 months

Job summary

Remote is seeking a Senior Talent Partner (fixed-term) to operate as a strategic HR partner across international teams. The role blends talent acquisition with HR business partnering, driving employee lifecycle initiatives from recruitment to offboarding while modernising HR with AI-powered tooling.

You will advise leaders, optimise hiring processes, and help teams navigate organizational change in a fast-evolving environment. A 12-month contract with remote Europe-wide responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional HR experience including talent acquisition and HR business partnering.
• Strong understanding of full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, development, performance, retention, offboarding.
• Experience advising and coaching managers on sensitive HR matters.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leadership and influence decisions.
• Experience in international or multi-country environments.
• Knowledge of employment law across countries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic HR partner and advisor across the employee lifecycle.
• Support managers with recruitment activities, role definition, interviews, and offers.
• Improve hiring processes and interview skills for better candidate selection.
• Coach leaders to develop their management capabilities and be role models.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters and exits.
• Provide comprehensive People and Culture support across HR functions.
• Lead adoption of AI-powered tools and automation in HR operations.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation in recruitment and HR processes.
• Support organisational development and change management initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR practices to stay efficient and scalable.

Skills

Talent acquisition

HR strategy

People business partnering

Coaching & development

Change management

Tools

AI in HR tools

Job description

Defining the future of work & living globally

Senior Talent Partner (fixed-term) (m/f/d)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Talent Partner (fixed-term) (m/f/d) based in Spain.

Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about talent acquisition, people development, and creating impactful employee experiences? This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine strategic recruitment expertise with hands-on HR business partnering in a dynamic, international environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development and offboarding. You will empower leaders to build strong teams, improve hiring practices, and navigate complex people-related challenges with confidence. You will also play a key role in modernising HR operations by integrating AI-powered tools and automation into everyday processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and forward-thinking HR professional who enjoys driving change, building relationships, and contributing to a growing organisation.

Accountabilities:

Act as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to leaders and employees across headquarters departments, providing guidance throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

Support managers with recruitment activities, from workforce needs clarification and role definition to interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer management.

Empower hiring managers to take ownership of recruitment by implementing efficient hiring processes, improving interview skills, and providing practical guidance throughout the selection process.

Coach, challenge, and support leaders in developing their management capabilities and becoming effective role models for their teams.

Advise managers on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, performance improvement plans, challenging conversations, and employee exits.

Provide comprehensive People and Culture support across recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, retention, and offboarding.

Drive the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation within HR operations, integrating innovative solutions into daily workflows to improve efficiency and simplify processes.

Identify new opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation to optimise recruitment activities and broader HR processes.

Support organisational development and change management initiatives, helping managers and employees navigate evolving business needs and organisational changes.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices, ensuring processes remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Requirements:

At least 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with demonstrated expertise in both talent acquisition and HR/People Business Partnering.

Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee development, and offboarding.

Proven experience advising, coaching, and supporting managers, with the confidence to handle sensitive employee matters and complex HR situations.

Ability to build trusted relationships with leadership teams while providing constructive feedback, challenging existing practices, and supporting effective decision-making.

Experience working in international or multi-country environments, with the ability to navigate different organisational structures and cultural contexts.

Knowledge of employment legislation and labour law across different countries is an advantage.

Active experience using AI-powered tools in HR, with a genuine interest in discovering new applications, developing automations, and simplifying existing workflows.

Strong adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-changing business environment, quickly understand new challenges, and guide teams through organisational change.

Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, combined with a structured, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.

Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to balance employee needs and business priorities.

Business-fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

German language skills are considered an advantage.

Competitive salary: Annual gross salary ranging from €36,000 to €46,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and the level of responsibility.

Salary transparency: Clearly defined salary bands designed to promote fairness and transparency throughout the compensation process.

• Remote working flexibility: Opportunity to work remotely within Europe.
• International work environment: Join a growing, multicultural team with a collaborative atmosphere and flat organisational structures.
• Strong team spirit: Enjoy a supportive working culture, regular team events, shared sports activities, barbecues, and informal after-work gatherings.
• Annual camper budget: Receive a dedicated yearly camper budget to enjoy travel experiences and explore new destinations.
• Exclusive discounts: Access Coverflex benefits and special discounts for family and friends.
• Professional development: Strengthen your expertise in strategic HR, leadership coaching, talent acquisition, and AI-driven HR innovation.
• Meaningful responsibilities: Take ownership of key People and Culture initiatives and contribute directly to improving employee and leadership experiences.
• Fixed-term opportunity: Approximately 12-month contract covering parental leave, offering valuable experience in an international People and Culture team.