Talent Acquisition Partner DACH (German Speaking)

At AkzoNobel, our global success is driven by talented people—and by a high-performing HR organization that attracts them. Recruitment plays a critical role in shaping our future workforce, ensuring we continue to achieve our strategic business objectives.

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), while being based at our HQ in Amsterdam. This is a dynamic, multi-stakeholder role for an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment. You will lead recruitment campaigns for roles up to senior level, applying a structured, analytical, and results-driven approach to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, from intake to offer, including screening and interviewing shortlisted candidates
• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, providing guidance and constructive challenge throughout the hiring process
• Partner closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs and workforce planning
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and external recruitment agencies where required
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines using ATS systems and platforms such as LinkedIn
• Analyse recruitment data, monitor KPIs and SLAs, and provide insights and recommendations to improve performance
• Contribute to a broader understanding of labour market trends in the DACH region
• Promote and strengthen AkzoNobel’s employer branding proposition
• Train and support hiring managers on recruitment best practices, processes, and local legislation
• Continuously drive process improvements and operational efficiency

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in HR, Management, or Psychology
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition or in-house recruitment
• Proven experience in building talent pipelines and contributing to Talent Acquisition initiatives or projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working both independently and collaboratively
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written); Dutch language skills or any other European language such as Swedish, French or Spanish is a plus

What we offer

• Competitive salary including a 13th monthly salary
• 46 days of annual leave
• 8% holiday allowance
• Hybrid working model
• Travel allowance
• Attractive company pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Paint with a discount