Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Executive Search) (m/f/d)

Description

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As the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Executive Search) (m/f/d) you will lead the executive talent acquisition strategy across the organization, with a focus on building a world‑class leadership pipeline. Based in Stuttgart, you will oversee a team of executive recruiters and collaborate directly with senior executives, HR leadership, and external partners to drive strategic hiring decisions that shape the future of the business. This role demands a deep expertise in executive search, organizational design, and stakeholder influence across global markets.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Design and implement a global executive search strategy aligned with business priorities and succession planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of executive recruiters and sourcers across regions. Serve as a strategic advisor to C‑suite leaders, influencing talent decisions and workforce planning.
• Leverage market insights, competitive intelligence, and data analytics to inform search strategies and talent decisions.
• Partner with communications and brand teams to elevate the company’s executive employer value proposition across Europe and globally.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and ensure diverse representation in executive pipelines.
• Oversee relationships with retained search firms, negotiating contracts and ensuring alignment with internal standards.
• Ensure all executive search activities comply with European labor laws, internal policies, and confidentiality standards.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to design and execute high‑impact onboarding experiences for senior hires.
• Lead strategic projects such as leadership assessments, talent reviews, and organizational design efforts.

Show your expertise

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with 5+ years in executive search leadership
• Previous management experience leading recruitment teams is required
• Proven success in building and leading executive search functions within global organizations
• Deep understanding of European labor markets, especially Germany
• Fluent in English; German proficiency strongly preferred
• Exceptional leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with executive search platforms, ATS, CRM, and talent analytics tools
• Ability to work on‑site in Stuttgart at least 3 days per week

Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Alexander Schüler via E‑Mail at

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

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