Lead Talent Acquisition (m/f/x)

We are Tipico, Germany's leading sports betting provider and one of the most dynamic tech companies in the industry. We approach every challenge like a Championship match, with a mission to excite the arena and elevate the betting experience for every customer. Our culture is energetic and ambitious—we play 

as a team to win high, leave an impact, and commit to excellence. Fueled by our passion for the perfect product, we use the newest tech stack to get better every single day.

At Tipico, we believe in owning our game. Are you ready to step onto the pitch, bring your best self, and become a champion? Then show us your game face – because we’re looking for a Lead Talent Acquisition (m/f/x) to join the team! 

Your daily pitch:

Are you a natural talent hunter? Do you know how and where to find the right candidates for your positions that fit our company culture? Let’s work together and help the best candidates in the market find their role at Tipico.

We offer you an environment where you can grow and develop your TA skills. We believe in ownership and trust, where you will drive your recruiting projects from end to end. You will support our Head of Talent Acquisition and Development in coordinating the workload of the Talent Acquisition team and keeping them, as well as interviewers and hiring managers, trained and engaged. As an experienced recruiter*, you will guide your stakeholders in how to master the game of interviewing, talent assessment, and creating a great candidate experience. Apart from that, you will read the data and make bold suggestions and decisions to guide the team and the business towards a more efficient and state-of-the-art recruitment process. Are you ready to step into the field as our Lead Talent Acquisition (m/f/x)? – Join us today and play your best game!

Your playing field:

• Attract, assess, and hire only the right talent who can be their best selves at Tipico.
• Be our internal headhunter. You know the best channels and strategies to find and connect with the best talent in the market.
• Own and drive the full recruitment lifecycle for all your open roles – You own it, you run it!
• Coordinate the workload of the TA team together with the Head of TA&D - Let's be proactive and fill roles on time.
• Stay connected with the recruitment market and social media to place your ads where they will attract the best talent and be ahead of the others – Approach your candidates directly. 
• Manage your stakeholders from the very first position briefing, over the interviews and assessments to the contract offer – Let’s make this your game!
• Stay in touch with the internal Talent Acquisition team across different locations to exchange best practices and ideas –  We get better every day
• Work closely with external partners and agencies to keep your pipelines filled, but also to reach out to a broader group of talented candidates.
• Collect the data and prepare reports to help us develop the best Talent Acquisition process and practices across the group. We are data-driven!

Which skills should you bring to the pitch:

• Qualification: You have a university degree or comparable qualifications
• Experienced recruiter:  At least 6 years of experience in recruitment or Talent Acquisition in an international environment. You have a natural talent in reading people’s personalities and professional experience in assessing candidates against the company culture
• Leading skills: You have first-hand experience coordinating or leading a team as a functional leader.
• Sourcing skills: You have gained your sourcing skills working in a recruitment agency or as a sourcer in an in-house team.
• Strong communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills – You know how to manage stakeholders and partners, but also how to present the company and to pitch for the role.
• Project Management and Data: Good project management and organizational skills – You are used to managing your candidate pipelines and projects like a 1st League pro.
• Languages.  
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language.  Our team consists of more than 40 different nationalities working together to achieve Tipico's mission. English is the way we communicate within the company.
  • German language skills are a plus.  As the #1 in Germany, German is in our DNA. Professional language skills are indispensable, as well in the communication with partners as with candidates
• Team player: You can only be as good as your team is, and you believe in teamwork – We win high as a team!
• Working style: You love to be ahead of others. You love to innovate, be proactive, and are solution-oriented.
• Data-Driven: You love data. You know how to collect it, how to read it, and how to gain insights from it.

This is how we score with you:

• Established International Group. We have a solid foundation on which to grow.
• Personal and Professional Growth. We offer you opportunities to develop and grow to unlock your potential.
• Relocation Support.  To make your move to Malta as smooth as possible 
• Competitive Package. We care for our employees, offering an indefinite contract, competitive salary, insurances (private health, dental, private accident, sickness and life) and free parking.
• Sports Incentive. We want you to remain active and will subsidise a gym membership of your choice.
• On-site childcare. We’ve got a game plan to support you and your 3+ old kids.
• Modern offices. Our very own Tipico tower provides an open-plan space with the latest technology.
• Events. Sponsored Charity and Team gatherings, we like to have fun together as one team and reinforce our connections.
• Supportive Environment. We believe in collaboration and working together as a team but we also give importance to the uniqueness of each and every one of us.

Think a career at Tipico’s right for you? Apply now and join our winning team.

If you have any questions or comments about this role, our Head of TA, Jose, is happy to help you! Please feel free to contact us on our social media channels.

We look forward to your application!