YOUR JOB
Do you see hiring not just as filling roles, but as one of the most powerful ways to shape a company’s future? Are you excited by the challenge of building teams with real builders, people who thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and raise the bar? Join us to shape our talent strategy, work closely with senior leaders, and build a hiring function that is bold, data-driven, and built for scale.
WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA
We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities, and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
You act as a sparring partner to Hiring Managers and Leaders, helping them design high-performing teams by identifying and attracting builders with the mindset, drive, and capability to thrive
You own complex, end-to-end hiring processes, particularly for senior and tech roles, from crafting targeted job ads and sourcing strategies to shaping interviews, supporting sharp decision-making, and closing top talent
You work in a highly data-driven way, using real-time insights to continuously improve hiring efficiency, uncover funnel blockers, track quality of hire, and guide strategic decisions across every stage of the process
You leverage AI and automation to reduce manual overhead, streamline workflows, and amplify the effectiveness of both Talent Acquisition and hiring teams
You provide leaders with clear talent analytics and market intelligence to inform scoping, compensation, and org design, while proactively aligning hiring strategies to long-term workforce planning
You challenge the status quo by piloting new tools, launching bold employer branding initiatives, and collaborating closely with People Partners to create seamless, insight-driven hiring experiences across the company
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN
The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world
Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs
Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market
Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget
Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward
THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD
3+ years’ experience in strategic talent acquisition with a strong focus on tech and senior-level roles in high-growth and fast-paced environments
Hands-on approach combined with a strong understanding of the full recruitment cycle, working closely with hiring managers to attract and secure top talent across various business contexts
Confident in using data to guide hiring decisions, improve processes, and provide valuable insights to stakeholders
Experienced in advising senior leadership, contributing to workforce planning, team structure, and long-term talent strategies
Eagerness to tackle AI tools, automation, and employer branding to enhance efficiency, scalability, and candidate engagement
Native-level fluency in English in a business context
LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS:
No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!
