Talent Acquisition Partner DACH (German Speaking)

About AkzoNobel

Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Talent Acquisition Partner (DACH)

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

Application Process

We welcome your online application, including your CV and cover letter. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered.
A pre-employment screening and online assessment may be part of the selection process.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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