Head of Talent

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• Shape the future of talent at Rail Europe: define how we attract, develop and retain the people powering our mission.
• Work closely with our Chief People Officer on key People initiatives, gaining direct exposure to leadership and actively contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Own the recruitment journey in a fast‑moving, international environment, from hiring top talent to creating a world‑class candidate experience.
• Build a strong culture of performance and development, where feedback, learning and career opportunities help everyone thrive.
• Strengthen our values and spirit, ensuring every people initiative reflects who we are and what we stand for.

In close partnership with the Chief People Officer, you will play a key role in shaping how Rail Europe attracts, develops, and inspires talent, driving both recruitment excellence and long‑term growth.

Talent Acquisition

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle, from needs definition to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to design role profiles aligned with business needs.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies and ensure a great candidate experience.
• Track and analyze KPIs to continuously improve hiring practices.

Performance & Talent Management

• Co‑lead the annual performance review cycle and promote a feedback‑driven culture.
• Run talent reviews, succession planning, and support individual development plans.
• Design career paths and mobility frameworks to enable long‑term growth.
• Support managers and employees in adopting performance processes.

Brand & Communications

• Strengthen employer branding through referrals, social platforms and employee advocacy.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer and Head of Communications to align priorities and ensure clear, engaging People communication (internal & external).
• Build simple tools and rituals that connect our diverse, remote‑first team and foster culture.

What You Bring

• 7+ years in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management or HR Business Partnering in international environments.
• Strong recruitment expertise: you know how to attract, assess and hire the best profiles across functions and geographies.
• Proven experience in performance & talent management programs (reviews, succession, development).
• Change leadership skills: you guide managers and employees through transformation with clarity and empathy.
• Data‑driven mindset: you track KPIs, analyze outcomes and use insights to improve.
• Communication & influence: you act as a trusted partner for hiring managers, HR peers and leadership teams.

Recruitment process

• Qualification call with Adréa (Talent Acquisition)
• Interview with Caroline (Chief People Officer)
• Interview with a Business stakeholder
• Interview with Björn (CEO)

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources