The Senior Talent Manager is experienced and autonomous. The position is part of our global HR team and play a pivotal role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent across our growing SaaS organization. Reporting to the CHRO, you will drive recruitment, employer branding, and onboarding initiatives with a strategic business partner mindset.
Your expertise in the software/SaaS industry, combined with your multilingual capabilities and international experience, will be essential to supporting our ambitious growth and development across multiple markets.
1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent across technical and non-technical roles
- Source, screen, and interview candidates; partner with hiring managers to identify the best-fit profiles
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to offer negotiation and candidate onboarding
- Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners and networks
- Track recruitment metrics and continuously improve the hiring process for efficiency and quality
2. Onboarding & New Employee Experience
- Design and optimize comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure seamless integration of new hires
- Develop onboarding materials, checklists, and resources tailored to different roles and locations
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure new employees receive necessary equipment, access, and training
- Schedule and facilitate onboarding sessions covering company culture, compliance, and role-specific orientation
- Conduct onboarding feedback surveys to identify improvement opportunities
- Foster connections between new hires and their teams to accelerate cultural integration and engagement
3. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
- Design and implement employer branding strategies to position our organization as a visible employer in the SaaS industry
- Create compelling recruitment content, case studies, and testimonials showcasing our company culture and employee value proposition
- Manage social media channels, career website, and recruitment platforms to attract passive and active candidates
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to amplify employer brand across digital channels
- Attend industry events, conferences, and job fairs to represent the company and build talent networks
- Gather and leverage employee feedback to continuously refine our employer brand narrative
4. Business Partnership & Strategic Support
- Act as a trusted HR business partner to hiring managers and department leaders
- Provide strategic talent consulting on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development
- Proactively identify and address talent acquisition challenges and bottlenecks
- Support succession planning and talent pipeline development for key positions
- Contribute to HR strategy and policy development based on market insights and organizational needs
Business & Technical Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, employer branding, or talent management roles, ideally within the SaaS/software industry
- Proven track record of successfully recruiting and onboarding talent in international environments
- Fluency in French, English, and German (written and spoken)
- Strong knowledge of the SaaS/software industry, competitive landscape, and talent market dynamics
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in HR systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and recruitment platforms
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Professional & Soft Skills
- Business Acumen: Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset; ability to link talent initiatives to business objectives
- Autonomy & Initiative: Self-starter capable of working independently while maintaining strong stakeholder collaboration
- Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of SaaS market dynamics, tech talent trends, and competitive talent landscape
- Multilingual & Cross-Cultural Competence: Comfortable navigating international environments with strong cultural sensitivity
- Creativity & Innovation: Ability to develop compelling employer branding and recruitment campaigns
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions
- Relationship Building: Strong networking capabilities and ability to build lasting professional relationships
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to candidate management and documentation