Head of Talent Acquisition (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 40888

Job Location(s): Hamburg, DE Nordborg, DK Kolding, DK Ames, IA, US Neumuenster, DE Eden Prairie, MN, US

Job Description
Join us in Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) as the Head of Talent Acquisition (m/f/d) to drive and execute our TA strategy in close collaboration with the Global TA team to attract, source and hire top talents to support our segment´s growth. In this newly created position, you will focus on ensuring high operational excellence of the DPS global TA team to deliver against desired time to hire and to ensure a high-quality hiring manager and candidate experience. You will report to the Head of HR DPS and you will work closely with the DPS HR community and Regional AskHR teams.

The position can be filled in US (Ames, Eden Prairie) or Europe (Hamburg, Neumünster, Kolding, Nordborg).

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the global DPS talent acquisition team and manage recruitment workload globally
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and local People Partners to understand business priorities and recruitment needs - bringing subject matter expertise and market insights to talent discussions and business growth plans
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding. Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to attract a diverse pool of candidates and build and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment agencies and partners
• Ensure continuous improvement of the Talent Acquisition processes, through the identification of issues, recommending solutions and supporting the changes
• Establish data protection and quality standards to manage process and data related risks in TA. Develop and reinforce policies
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to continuously improve the hiring process
• Collaborate with Global TA to drive standard processes, data quality and align across businesses to ensure excellent user experience
• Support local teams with employer branding efforts by creating engaging content for social media, collaborating with universities, professional organizations, and industry events and showcasing Diversity and Inclusion

Background & Skills

• Master´s degree, or Bachelor´s degree with demonstrated experience
• Proven experience in a senior talent acquisition role leading the TA strategy from technical and manufacturing-related positions to administrative, corporate and management positions
• 5+ years leadership experience and team management skills
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices and tools
• Ability to work effectively with a hands-on mindset in a dynamic and changing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

In case of question, please reach out to Paula Scharfenberg, Talent Acquisiton Manager CER, +49 40 73 67 5129.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

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Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.