Talent Acquisition Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term (m/f/d)

Explore a new world of possibilities

HomeToGo is Europe’s leading vacation rental group with the vision of unlocking better stays. Our team is united by a passion for travel, driven by innovation and impact, and guided by open-minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. We are actively hiring candidates from all around the world, including sponsoring visas for Germany. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead - join us!

Your future contribution

We are looking for a resilient and strategic partner to join us for a 12-month parental leave cover. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a critical role in closing immediate capacity gaps and driving the growth of our high-performance teams. You will shift the dynamic from "filling reqs" to solving business problems, acting as a strategic advisor who challenges unrealistic requirements and influences org design. You will own the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle for a diverse portfolio, navigating the dynamic needs of both established HomeToGo functions and the distinct, startup-like environment of our subsidiaries: Smoobu, SECRA, etc. You will act as a guardian of talent density, empowered to pause processes if the bar lowers, ensuring we prioritize long-term performance over short-term "seats filled".

How you’ll add value

• Strategic advisory & intelligence: Shift from "order taker" to strategic partner. You will leverage talent intelligence (supply/demand shifts, 'Build vs. Buy' scenarios) to challenge unrealistic requirements and educate stakeholders, ensuring we spot emerging talent pools before competitors do.
• Hiring delivery & quality: Drive the hiring plan within SLAs while acting as a guardian of quality. You will secure a >90% offer acceptance rate and successfully manage a mix of tech and business positions (including high-volume German-speaking roles) without lowering the bar.
• Champion candidate experience: You treat every candidate—hired or rejected—with respect and transparency. You own the Candidate NPS metrics, ensuring a seamless, high-touch process that enhances our employer brand even for those we don't hire.
• Innovation & AI-efficiency: Challenge the status quo by piloting AI-driven tools and treating recruitment like a product. You will A/B test outreach, experiment with new channels (e.g., GitHub, Slack), and iterate on interview formats to continuously optimize funnel conversion.
• Operational excellence & projects: Beyond the queue, you will drive process improvements and maintain 100% data integrity in our ATS. You ensure accurate reporting that allows us to pivot strategies based on real-time insights rather than gut feeling.

You’ll be successful in this role if you

• Experience: Bring solid in-house recruiting experience from a dynamic tech environment, ideally with a background that spans both technical and business roles.
• Adaptability: You are comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where priorities can change quickly. You find clarity in ambiguity and keep things moving forward effectively.
• Commercial mindset: You see beyond the "open requisition" and understand the broader business context, allowing you to act as a true consultant to your hiring teams.
• Network builder: You value long-term relationships over short-term transactions, naturally building talent networks that may pay off months down the line.
• Sourcing expertise: You are a detective at heart who looks beyond the obvious channels to find talent that others miss.
• Communication: You have a clear, professional communication style in English that allows you to build trust and partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Nice‑to‑have: Fluency in German (professional working level) is a strong plus, as is a background combining both agency and in‑house recruiting experience.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work: Work remotely up to 50% of the year, including up to 63 days of "work from anywhere" within the EU and UK.*

• Competitive compensation: Market-aligned salary plus stock options for eligible roles.

• Generous time off: 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure to up to 32 days.

• Dog-friendly offices: Bring your four-legged friend along – our offices welcome well-behaved dogs.

• Relocation & visa support: Full visa sponsorship and relocation support for international hires joining our Berlin office.*

• Growth & development: German classes, masterclasses, and cross-team mentoring.

• Commuter & mobility perks: Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.

• Wellbeing & fitness: Mental health support resources and subsidized sports memberships.

• Travel & lifestyle perks: Exclusive discounts via HomeToGo_Friends, Travel Industry Card deals, and 20% off Union Berlin fan gear.

• Climate responsibility: We practice responsible stewardship daily and embed ESG at the heart of our operations, while collaborating with Plan A to stay accountable for our carbon footprint and environmental impact.

• AI-first culture: Leverage a world-class AI ecosystem with Google Enterprise+, Slack AI, and SOTA model access via Copilot, Claude or LiteLLM. By using our custom agents for automation and knowledge management, you’ll become a first-class adopter of the AI workflows defining industry best practices.

*Certain conditions apply.

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