Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Germany & Switzerland (Edinburgh Based)
About the Role
Hudson Talent Solutions is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across Technology, Sales, and Hardware Engineering roles in Germany and Switzerland. You will operate as a trusted talent advisor, partnering with hiring managers to optimize recruitment workflows, provide market intelligence, and drive hiring strategies that deliver results. You will be responsible for sourcing hard‑to‑fill technical and commercial roles while mentoring team members and championing best practices in talent acquisition.
What You’ll Do
* Strategic Sourcing: Build long‑term talent pipelines for critical Technology, Sales, and Hardware Engineering positions across German‑speaking markets.
* Stakeholder Partnership: Advise hiring managers using data‑driven insights to influence hiring decisions and refine recruitment strategies.
* Advanced Selection: Deploy structured interviewing techniques aligned to specific hiring needs, ensuring quality hires every time.
* Process Excellence: Continuously improve recruitment speed, quality, and candidate experience through innovation and best practice.
* Commercial Acumen: Lead salary negotiations and manage offers with confidence and professionalism.
* Data‑Driven Decision Making: Apply metrics and analytics to improve processes and demonstrate recruitment impact.
What You’ll Bring
* Fluent German and English (written and spoken).
* Proven experience recruiting across Technology, Sales, and/or Hardware Engineering disciplines.
* Demonstrated ability to build talent pipelines for hard‑to‑fill roles.
* Experience with data‑driven recruitment and metrics analysis.
* Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate messaging.
* Comfort with AI tools and recruitment technology.
* Core competencies: consultative communication, resilience under sustained hiring volume, natural coaching ability, commitment to continuous improvement, and strategic consultation skills.
Why Join Us?
* Operate as a trusted advisor in high‑impact recruitment across German‑speaking markets.
* Influence hiring strategies with data‑driven insights and market intelligence.
* Build pipelines for critical technical and commercial roles.
* Mentor and develop team members while championing recruitment innovation.
* Be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking culture committed to excellence in client delivery.
If you’re ready to make an impact in talent acquisition, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
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