Talent Acquisition Team Leader

Job Description

Are you a hands-on Talent Acquisition professional who enjoys developing people, solving challenges, and staying close to daily operations?

Join JYSK Shared HR Center in Gdańsk as a Talent Acquisition Team Leader. You will lead a team of current 6 Talent Acquisition Coordinators supporting recruitment processes across multiple JYSK countries.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management with operational recruitment support. Your team is responsible for publishing job ads, candidate pre-screening, candidate communication, recruitment administration, and collecting candidate documentation. Interviews and final hiring decisions remain with Hiring Managers.

What we offer

• Employment contract in a stable, international company with Scandinavian values
• Hybrid working model (up to 2 days of home office per week after onboarding) and flexible working hours (starting between 7:00 and 8:30)
• Private medical care (Medicover), optional group life insurance, and co-funded Multisport card
• Onboarding support, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development through internal and external training
• Breakfast and lunch in our company canteen for PLN 130 per month, plus office massages
• 20% employee discount on JYSK products and access to social and sports activities

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6 Talent Acquisition Coordinators through regular 1:1s, feedback, coaching, and performance dialogues
• Ensure smooth daily operations by managing workload, priorities, KPIs, productivity, and service quality
• Take an active role in daily recruitment operations, including job posting, candidate pre-screening, recruitment administration, reporting, and handling more complex cases
• Act as the main point of contact for supported countries and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Handle escalations, solve operational challenges, and support the team in finding practical solutions
• Look for ways to improve processes, collaboration, and the overall service we provide
• Support onboarding of new team members and encourage knowledge sharing within the team

What we are looking for

• Experience within Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably in an international or Shared Service environment
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing others. Experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, or in a similar role will be an advantage
• A hands-on approach and the ability to balance people leadership with operational responsibilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to organise work, set priorities, and make decisions independently
• A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in improving processes and ways of working
• Professional English skills, both written and spoken

Ready to join us?

Bring your leadership skills, recruitment experience, and ideas for improvement. Help us deliver great recruitment support across JYSK countries while developing a team that makes a real difference every day. We would love to hear from you.

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