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Head of Recruiting/Global Talent Attraction (m/w/d)

Jena, THUERINGENFull-time2026-11-10

Core

Lead global strategic recruiting and talent acquisition for a multinational photonics corporation, transforming the function into a data-driven, agile organization.

Role type

Senior leadership recruiter (Head of Global Talent Acquisition)

Builds

Global talent acquisition structures, employer branding campaigns, early career programs, and executive search strategies.

Domain

Photonics / Optics industry

Required skills

Strategic leadership, team management, executive search (active sourcing), SAP SuccessFactors proficiency, data-driven decision making, employer branding, early career program management, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Knowledge of AI in recruiting, negotiation skills

Technologies

SAP SuccessFactors

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the international recruiting team, design and execute global employer branding and social media strategies, manage early careers (apprenticeships, internships), build university partnerships, optimize global recruiting processes and reporting, manage vendor relationships, align recruiting strategy with business unit needs, establish executive search programs