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

Overview

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!

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.

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 Manager, 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

Your journey with HomeToGo is a two way street - we’ve got you covered! We offer a diverse variety of benefits to enable your career development and make HomeToGo a great place to work, including:

• Fair compensation and equity: Competitive salary and stock options*
• Time off and flexibility: 27 vacation days. Hybrid setup with up to 50% remote work annually, including from abroad.
• Dog-friendly offices: Bring your four-legged friend along – our offices welcome well-behaved dogs.
• Learning and development: German classes, masterclasses, workshops, and cross-team mentorship to support your growth.
• Mobility perks: Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket (nationwide public transport) and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.
• Travel benefits: Discounts on vacation stays via our HomeToGo_Friends program for you, friends, and family. Plus exclusive deals with travel providers through the Travel Industry Card.
• Wellbeing support: Access to psychological support and mental health resources, plus subsidized fitness via Wellhub.
• Union Berlin partnership: 20% off official fan gear and other exclusive sponsor perks.
• Climate commitment: CSRD-compliant, proud member of Leaders for Climate Action, partnering with Plan A to set and track the Group’s carbon footprint.
• And more: We're always evolving our benefits to support what matters most to our team

*Certain conditions apply.

Protect Yourself From Recruitment Scams

At HomeToGo, we care deeply about the integrity of our hiring process and the safety of our candidates. Please note:

• All legitimate job opportunities are listed on our official Careers Page.
• Any communication from us will come from an @hometogo.com email address.
• If you come across a suspicious job posting, receive an unsolicited offer, or are unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from HomeToGo, please reach out to us for verification via

About Us

HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps & websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo also operates brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, atraveo, Casamundo, CaseVacanza.it, e-domizil, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Kurz Mal Weg, Tripping.com and Wimdu.

HomeToGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring and nurturing exceptional talent, representing various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are authentically candid and open-minded, fostering a safe environment for diverse opinions. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political, ideological or religious views, disability or age.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce of equality and diversity at HomeToGo and to provide opportunities to everyone. We therefore welcome your application even if you aren’t completely confident that your experiences fit the job description criteria. We would really love to get to know you!