Staff Talent Acquisition Partner (All genders)
WFA Digital Insight
STARK’s Staff Talent Acquisition Partner sits at the crossroads of cutting‑edge defence tech and Europe‑wide hiring strategy. The role isn’t just another recruiter slot; you’ll own end‑to‑end hiring for senior engineering, manufacturing and business positions while reporting into a nine‑person international Talent Acquisition team. What makes this posting distinct is the blend of strategic advisory work—partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning—and hands‑on sourcing for highly specialised talent that powers autonomous systems. Expect to shape assessment frameworks, mentor junior colleagues and drive process improvements in Greenhouse. Fluency in German and English, plus deep experience with technical roles, are non‑negotiable, and a background in defence or deep‑tech adds real weight.
Job Description
About Us STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments. We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today. ]]> About the team You will join an international Talent Acquisition team of nine recruiters, coordinator and sourcers supporting hiring across highly specialised defence, engineering and technology functions. ]]> Your mission As a Staff Talent Acquisition Partner, you will own strategic hiring across STARK's engineering, manufacturing, and business functions while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will shape hiring strategy, influence workforce planning, and lead recruitment initiatives that directly support the company's rapid growth across Europe. Beyond delivering exceptional hiring outcomes, you will drive continuous improvement of recruitment processes, mentor colleagues, and help elevate the Talent Acquisition function. ]]> Responsibilities Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior, technical, and business-critical roles across multiple European locations. Partner with senior Hiring Managers and leadership to define hiring strategies, workforce planning, and recruitment priorities. Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies for highly specialised engineering, manufacturing, and operational talent. Serve as a trusted advisor by providing market intelligence, talent insights, and hiring recommendations. Drive structured assessment processes to ensure consistent, objective, and high-quality hiring decisions. Coach Hiring Managers on interviewing best practices, candidate experience, and recruitment excellence. Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to support scalability and operational efficiency. Own recruiting data, pipeline health, and reporting within Greenhouse, using metrics to drive continuous improvement. Mentor junior recruiters and contribute to the development of best practices across the Talent Acquisition team. Support employer branding initiatives and strategic hiring projects across STARK ]]> Qualifications Fluent in English and German at C1 level or equivalent. Significant experience as a Talent Partner, Senior Recruiter, or Talent Acquisition Partner in an in-house or agency environment. Proven success recruiting complex engineering, manufacturing, technical, or operational roles across multiple functions. Demonstrated ability to partner credibly with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions. Strong experience developing sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill technical positions. Excellent understanding of European talent markets and cross-border hiring. Highly structured, data-driven, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and hands-on execution. ]]> Nice to have Experience recruiting within defence, aerospace, robotics, autonomy, or deep-tech industries. Experience mentoring recruiters or leading Talent Acquisition initiatives. Familiarity with Greenhouse or comparable Applicant Tracking Systems. Experience supporting international scaling or greenfield hiring projects. ]]>
How to Stand Out
- Highlight concrete examples of sourcing hard‑to‑fill engineering or manufacturing roles, preferably with metrics on time‑to‑fill or candidate quality.
- Prepare a brief case study of a strategic hiring plan you built with senior leadership; be ready to discuss your methodology.
- Demonstrate fluency in both English and German during interviews; a short bilingual exercise may be part of the process.
- Familiarize yourself with Greenhouse’s advanced reporting features; mentioning specific dashboards shows tool proficiency.
- Emphasize any defence, aerospace or deep‑tech recruiting experience, as it directly aligns with STARK’s industry focus.
- Ask about STARK’s employer branding initiatives and suggest ideas; showing proactive thinking can set you apart.
- During salary discussions, reference the remote‑first nature of the role and benchmark against similar senior talent acquisition positions in Europe.
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