Head of Talent Acquisition

Location: Europe (Hybrid Work Model) - 3 times a week in Lisbon.
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Senior Manager

About the Company

We are a strategic partner in building and scaling high-performing tech teams across the globe. With operations in over 20 countries and six specialized tech hubs in cities like Lisbon, Warsaw, Sofia, Skopje, Kuala Lumpur, and Kyiv, we connect top-tier tech professionals with innovative companies where technology is at the core of their growth.

With nearly two decades of industry experience, 600+ professionals, and 70+ clients, our mission is to drive scalable, sustainable success by delivering exceptional talent acquisition strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) to lead and evolve the talent acquisition function across multiple European markets. In this pivotal leadership role, you will define and execute hiring strategies that attract top tech talent for diverse international clients and projects.

You will manage and inspire a team of experienced recruiters, drive data-informed recruitment processes, and contribute directly to business development and client success by aligning talent strategies with market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals and client needs.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing TA team (5–7 technical recruiters and leads) across Portugal.

• Build trusted partnerships with clients, supporting pre-sales efforts by translating business goals into effective hiring plans.

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, focusing on proactive sourcing, headhunting, talent mapping, and creating strong pipelines.

• Monitor and report key recruitment KPIs, such as time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience, to continuously refine performance.

• Champion innovation in sourcing and selection practices, using AI-driven tools and advanced techniques to engage top talent.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all talent acquisition activities.

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of experience in IT recruitment, with at least 6 years focused on active headhunting for senior and specialized roles.

• Proven leadership experience managing distributed recruitment teams across multiple countries.

• Expertise in advanced sourcing strategies, including passive candidate engagement through social media, Boolean search, and AI tools.

• Solid understanding of technical profiles, programming languages, development platforms, and market trends.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with clients and internal stakeholders to align recruitment processes with business objectives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability and a continuous improvement approach.

What We Offer

• A leadership role with significant impact on the growth of international tech teams.

• The opportunity to shape the future of tech recruitment across Europe and beyond.

• A collaborative, multicultural environment with access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and resources.

• Career growth within a company that values innovation, autonomy, and long-term success.