Head of Talent Acquisition (gn)

What is a Head of Talent Acquisition, and what are the required skills and studies to become one?

A Head of Talent Acquisition oversees and coordinates an organisation’s recruitment and hiring process.

This can include developing recruitment strategies, identifying job requirements, sourcing, and interviewing candidates, and managing the selection and onboarding process.

What are the different job titles?

• Director of Talent Acquisition
• Talent Acquisition Manager
• Head of Recruiting

What is the role of a Head of Talent Acquisition?

A Head of Talent Acquisition is responsible for overseeing an organisation’s recruitment and hiring process. She/he develops and implements recruitment strategies, identifies job requirements, sources, and interviews candidates, and manages the selection and onboarding process.

The Head of Talent Acquisition may also manage recruitment budgets and develop relationships with recruitment agencies.

What are the main tasks?

The main tasks that you could find in a job description are the following:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Identify job requirements and create job descriptions
• Source and attract candidates through various channels
• Screen and interview candidates
• Manage the selection and onboarding process
• Develop and manage relationships with recruitment agencies
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers and HR teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Manage recruitment budgets and resources
• Management and analysis of recruitment metrics, KPIs and report on results
• Improvement of the Candidate Experience and optimisation of the application process

What are the required skills?

Hard Skills:

• Recruitment software and platforms
• Data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Project management

Soft Skills:

• Communication
• Leadership
• Team management
• Relationship building
• Problem-solving
• Creativity
• Organisational skills
• Time management

What salary does a Head of Talent Acquisition earn?

 The salary might differ depending on your city, country, and organisation size.

The gross salaries per year are around:

• 0 – 5 years: EUR 60,000 – 80,000 + bonus
• > 5 years: EUR > 100,000 + bonus

What are the qualifications to become a Head of Talent Acquisition?

You will generally need to meet the following qualifications:

• You can do a degree or diploma in human resources management, business administration, or a related field. Relevant experience in talent acquisition or HR management can also be required.
• Gain experience: Some employers may prefer to hire Heads of Talent Acquisition with previous experiences in talent acquisition or HR management.
• Develop strong communication and leadership skills: As a Head of Talent Acquisition, you will need to communicate effectively with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders. Strong leadership skills are also important for managing a team of recruiters and HR professionals.
• Be organised and detail-oriented: The Head of Talent Acquisition manages multiple recruitment processes at once and needs to keep track of multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic computer skills: You must be proficient with computers and various software programs, such as applicant tracking systems and data analytics tools, to effectively manage recruitment processes.