Talent Acquisition Partner DACH (German Speaking)

Talent Acquisition Partner (DACH)

At AkzoNobel, our global success is driven by talented people—and by a high-performing HR organization that attracts them. Recruitment plays a critical role in shaping our future workforce, ensuring we continue to achieve our strategic business objectives.

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), while being based at our HQ in Amsterdam.
This is a dynamic, multi-stakeholder role for an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment. You will lead recruitment campaigns for roles up to senior level, applying a structured, analytical, and results-driven approach to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes.

Key responsibilities

•    Manage full-cycle recruitment, from intake to offer, including screening and interviewing shortlisted candidates 
•    Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, providing guidance and constructive challenge throughout the hiring process 
•    Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines using ATS systems and platforms such as LinkedIn 
•    Analyse recruitment data, monitor KPIs and SLAs, and provide insights and recommendations to improve performance 
•    Contribute to a broader understanding of labour market trends in the DACH region 
•    Promote and strengthen AkzoNobel’s employer branding proposition 
•    Train and support hiring managers on recruitment best practices, processes, and local legislation 
•    Continuously drive process improvements and operational efficiency 

What we offer

•    A dynamic and collaborative Talent Acquisition and HR environment 
•    Opportunities for professional growth and development 
•    The chance to directly impact AkzoNobel’s future workforce 
•    Competitive salary and benefits package 
•    8.33% bonus 
•    46 days of leave and holidays 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in HR, Management, or Psychology
• At least 3 years of in-house recruitment experience
• Proven experience in building talent pipelines and contributing to Talent Acquisition initiatives or projects
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written), Dutch language skills or any other European language such as Swedish, French or Spanish is a plus.

Application process
We welcome your online application, including your CV and cover letter. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered.
A pre-employment screening and online assessment may be part of the selection process.