Tech Talent Acquisition Lead (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Zalando’s Offprice, Partner Tech team attracts and engages the world’s top tech talents. In this role, you will not just have the chance to shape the future of Zalando, but you will also be leading an international team of 5 TA Partners. We want to be fresh in style and true meaningful match-makers.

Our mission is to also drive diversity to the next level based on our ambitious D&I Strategy.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups

WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED…

• You will not only join a diverse and brilliant team, but functionally lead a 5 people strong team to start with; followed by full disciplinary leadership development opportunities.
• You will own and drive diverse strategic Talent Acquisition projects; shape and reshape current projects based on the talent market’s dynamic.
• Your key stakeholders are Senior Tech Leaders. Building fruitful and long lasting relationships, strong communication and advising through your market knowledge are some of your main strengths. You are a sparring partner and influencer by sharing data-centric updates with them.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…

• You can quickly find your feet and hit the ground running with new tasks and are keen to join internal pilots and projects.
• You already have leadership experience leading teams and setting them up for success.
• You have an analytical mindset, are experienced with reporting and can think strategically, while observing the current talent market and its latest trends. You can think outside the box and challenge the status quo.

ZALANDO BENEFITS

Career Development

• We offer peer-to-peer performance reviews twice a year
• Learn and develop through our extensive Zalando training platform
• Join regular all-hands, team meetings, Q&A-sessions, and quarterly anonymous employee surveys to ask your questions and provide your feedback
• Support from an international team of experts; mentoring and professional development opportunities

Wellbeing

• 2 days paid leave per year for volunteering
• Minimum of 27 holiday days per calendar year
• Online sports courses, wellbeing, and nutrition advice offered by Humanoo personal wellbeing coach app
• Mental wellbeing support by our Employee Assistance Program and professional consultants to help you find health resources

Flexibility

• Flexible working hours
• Relocation assistance for internationals
• If you work from an office in your role, a choice of office equipment to be delivered to you, to support you working from home due to COVID-19 safety

Financial

• Access to the employee shares program
• 40% shopping discount on products shipped and sold by Zalando, and 30% discount on Zalando Lounge
• Discounts from a wide range of external partners

Family

• Employee parents’ forums and employee resource group
• Supported transition into and out of parental leave, with a buddy and re-onboarding plan
• 3 fully-paid child sick days per year
• Free counselling, assistance, and referral service for all matters concerning yourself and your family via the Fürstenberg Institute

ABOUT ZALANDO

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the starting point for fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 23 markets.

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 46 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

Our values: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-founding-mindset

do.More - our sustainability strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/sustainability

Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/insidezalando

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.