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We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager (1-year contract) to join our Talent Acquisition team in Berlin!
As the Talent Acquisition team, we drive the strategic growth of Babbel. You can expect to find a diverse and collaborative team with an agile mindset that relies on data-driven decisions and is always striving to bring passionate and diverse talent into the Babbel ecosystem.
You will:
- Develop and manage a full-cycle recruiting process for both technical and non-technical positions (from a detailed job briefing to contract management)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent sources
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to hiring managers on hiring strategies, interview techniques, and recruitment best practices
- Leverage existing talent acquisition channels while exploring new sourcing opportunities
- Build and manage a steady pipeline of qualified candidates using all available channels (including direct search and agency management)
- Oversee the interview process to ensure an exceptional candidate experience
- Serve as an ambassador for Babbel’s culture and actively promote our employer brand
You have:
- Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment across both technical (e.g., engineering, product, data, design) and non-technical roles (e.g., marketing, sales, finance)
- Background in high-volume recruitment and/or in a startup environment is preferred
- High proficiency in recruiting platforms and tools, with hands-on experience in Workday or similar HRIS systems. Greenhouse experience is a plus
- Strong sourcing skills across multiple channels, supported by in-depth market knowledge
- A curious mindset, always eager to explore new trends in recruiting and experiment with innovative ways to connect with talent
- A deep understanding of what motivates people and the ability to quickly assess alignment with Babbel’s values
- A commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience and building strong talent networks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to take initiative and foster strong relationships
- Fluent English language skills; German is a plus
Some perks of becoming a Babbelonian:
- Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling.
- Decide how, when and from where you want to work with our flexible working hours and remote friendly options as Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU and the UK) or work from our fully equipped office with nap, faith and family rooms.
- Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities, and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel.
- Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
- Be part of our employee communities (such as FLINTA in tech, DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA group), attend cultural and regular social events.
Diversity at Babbel
As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse, equitable and inclusive company, we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. We are a learning company, inside and out, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all the technical requirements - all candidates are assessed based on skills, qualifications and on our business needs. Please state your pronouns in your application, and let us know if you’d like to be addressed by a name other than the one appearing on your official documents. If you have a disability or special need, feel welcome to inform us, so that we can provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.
