Talent Acquisition Manager, Local Operations (CEE & Baltics)

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Join our Local Operations Talent Acquisition team and help hire the people who drive Bolt’s growth across the CEE & Baltics region. Local Operations teams run our business on the ground — scaling supply, ensuring safety and reliability, and adapting Bolt’s global strategy to local market needs. From Poland and Romania to Ukraine, the Baltics, and beyond, they bring Bolt’s vision to life in every city, delivering seamless experiences for millions of riders and driver partners across the region.

With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!

As Talent Acquisition Manager, Local Operations (CEE & Baltics), you’ll lead recruitment for one of Bolt’s most dynamic and fast-moving functions. You’ll partner with regional and country stakeholders to ensure continuity and excellence in hiring, combining hands-on delivery with leadership of a talented recruitment team. This role focuses on building pipelines, shaping hiring strategies, and providing an exceptional candidate experience for the teams that power Bolt’s success in the region.

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, focusing on individual performance and development. 


• Own requisition delivery for senior and business-critical roles within assigned departments. 


• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and sourcing strategies. 


• Track and report on hiring KPIs (time-to-fill, candidate experience, pipeline strength). 


• Collaborate with the People and Employer Branding teams on employer branding initiatives.


• Support process improvements and participate in People & Culture projects (D&I, analytics, L&D).


• Own and deliver an excellent candidate experience.

• You are an experienced TA Manager with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering results in a high-growth environment, or a Lead Recruiter with demonstrated leadership capability and readiness to step into formal management. 


• You have experience driving hiring outcomes for senior, complex, and business-critical roles. 


• You are skilled at shaping recruitment strategies in partnership with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and prioritisation. 


• You are confident in coaching, mentoring, and developing recruiters to achieve their potential. 


• You are comfortable using data and insights to assess performance, identify trends, and implement improvements. 


• You can balance hands-on delivery with longer-term planning and process improvement.


• Polish speaking is mandatory for this role.


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Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!

• Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.


• Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.


• Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.


• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.


• Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.


• Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.


• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.

*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.