Senior Recruiter, DACH market - FTC (14 months)

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.  As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

The Role:

The Senior Recruiter will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle and activity for assigned functions across the EMEA region, from identifying potential hires to interviewing and evaluating candidates. The role partners with HRPB's and hiring manager across all levels of the business to ensure a smooth and timely recruitment process. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills who can build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

What you will do:

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various functions.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize diverse sourcing methods such as LinkedIn, social media, job boards, employee referrals, and networking events to identify potential candidates.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and provide expert advice on recruitment best practices.
• Interviewing: Conduct thorough and professional interviews, providing a positive candidate experience while assessing skills, cultural fit, and potential.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Employer Branding: Promote Kao as an employer of choice by developing and implementing employer branding initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and adjust as needed.
• Compliance: Ensure recruitment practices comply with legal requirements and company policies.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior recruiters and HR team members

What you will need:

• Fluent in English and German to business level
• Minimum of 5-7 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a corporate or agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be highly organized (i.e., time management, multi-tasking, priority setting, etc.).
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building/management skills are essential.
• Must be able to work in an ever changing, dynamic, matrix, and fast paced environment.
• Self-starter who is flexible and has a strong drive for results is critical.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills are a must.

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. 

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/)

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