Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Digital Experience & Engineering

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is at the center of our Holding team in Germany. We’ve got a mix of skills here, from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment, People & Culture, and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company, keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. We're the ones who answer questions, toss around ideas, offer support, and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. We’re the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling.

We are looking for a Senior Recruiter who can find the right talent to help grow our teams across EMEA in our Experience & Engineering craft. 

Recruiters at DEPT® are more than recruiters, they are business partners who can advise hiring managers about their hiring needs. As a Senior Recruiter, you are responsible for helping us find the right candidates for various positions within our organization. You are the first point of contact for the candidate on the one hand, and the hiring manager is your business team on the other. DEPT® is growing incredibly fast, and it's your job to contribute to this by finding the right people and building teams that can contribute to our growth. 

• →Review applications, screen resumes, and assess candidates' qualifications for various positions within the organization.
• →Conduct thorough screening calls to evaluate candidates' skills and experience.
• →Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, providing timely updates, feedback, and support. 
• →Collaborate closely with hiring managers and management teams to understand their recruitment needs and align candidate profiles accordingly. Regularly communicate with hiring teams to provide updates, and market insights.
• →Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, and extending offers to successful candidates.
• →Devise and implement effective strategies to attract passive candidates, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-quality talent.
• →Use market data and insights to advise management teams in recruitment best practices and strategies 
• →Always identifying and think strategically to deliver a best in class candidate experience
• →Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and documentation in our applicant tracking system.
  
  

• Previous experience in recruitment or talent acquisition roles, with a strong track record of success in attracting and selecting top talent in the tech or digital industry.
• Existing knowledge of technical roles, and ability to match technical profiles to job requirements.
• A proactive individual who stays updated with market trends and creates talent pools based on market insights.
• Experience in setting up, preparing, and conducting comprehensive candidate screening calls ensuring a thorough assessment of candidates.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders, such as hiring managers and operational directors.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and streamline processes.
  
  

• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.